Administer Nebulizer Treatment and Assess Peak Flow

Medical Assisting

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This module covers how to prepare for and administer nebulizer treatment, assess peak flow and perform a spirometric test.

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As a nurse or medical assistant in a doctor's office, you may be asked to assist the doctor with patients who have lung disease or abnormalities. This module teaches you how to prepare for and administer nebulizer treatment, assess peak flow and perform a spirometric test. Including both Learn and Test modes, the online simulator offers two scenarios that test your ability to either assess peak flow and perform nebulizer treatment, or perform spirometry. Practice the steps of the procedures online as often as you want, until you feel confident. This module is based on the entry-level competencies for which the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) test the Medical Assistant.

You’ll learn

relevant medical terminology
to visualize the anatomy of the upper and lower respiratory systems, specifically the key structures of the nasal cavity, oropharynx, laryngopharynx and the lungs and bronchioles
how to prepare for administering nebulizer treatment and assessing peak flow
to practice and perfect your skills in administering nebulizer treatment, assessing peak flow and performing a spirometric test
correct post-procedure, recording and reporting procedures
much more (see Content Details for more specific information)

Introduction

Step 1 - Preparation

Step 1.1 - Equipment preparation

Step 1.1.1 - Peak flow meter

Step 1.1.2 - Nebulizer

Step 1.1.3 - Spirometer

Step 1.2 - Medical assistant preparation

Step 1.3 - Patient preparation

Step 2 - Perform a peak flow meter test

Step 2.1 - Instruction on technique

Step 2.2 - Perform the test

Step 3 - Administer nebulizer treatment

Step 3.1 - Assess the patient

Step 3.2 - Prepare the medication

Step 3.3 - Position the patient

Step 3.4 - Commence treatment

Step 4 - Perform a spirometric test

Step 4.1 - Obtain vital signs, height, and weight

Step 4.2 - Position the patient

Step 4.3 - Practice the maneuver

Step 4.4 - Perform the forced volume capacity test

Step 5 - Complete the procedure

Describe pre-procedure considerations for administering nebulizer treatment and assessing peak flow.
Describe and demonstrate the preparation for administering nebulizer treatment and assessing peak flow.
Describe and demonstrate how to perform a peak flow test.
Describe and demonstrate how to perform nebulizer treatment.
Describe and demonstrate how to perform a spirometric test.
Understand and apply Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.
Understand and apply the "seven rights" of drug administration.
Describe and demonstrate the correct post-procedure considerations.
Define and demonstrate correct recording and reporting procedures.
Define and use related medical terminology.
Explain the Patient Privacy Rule (HIPAA), Patient Safety Act, and Patient's Bill of Rights.

The SIMTICS modules are all easy to use and web-based. This means they are available at any time as long as the learner has an internet connection. No special hardware or other equipment is required, other than a computer mouse for use in the simulations. Each of the SIMTICS modules covers one specific procedure or topic in detail. Each module contains:

an online simulation (available in Learn and Test modes)
descriptive text, which explains exactly how to perform that particular procedure including key terms and hyperlinks to references
2D images and a 3D model of applied anatomy for that particular topic
a step by step video demonstration by an expert
a quiz
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