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NUR195 Respiratory - Questions With Correct Answers
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NUR195 Respiratory - Questions With Correct AnswersWhat is ventilation? Right Ans - movement of air in and out of the lungs
What is diffusion? Right Ans - Exchange of respiratory gases (O2 and CO2) in the alveoli and capillaries
What is perfusion? Right Ans - blood flow to the alveoli
What is COPD? Right Ans - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Irreversible decrease in the ability to force air out of the lungs causing a pt to retain CO2
In pulmonary function testing(PFT) what FEV(Forced expiratory volume) diagnosis COPD Right Ans - a FEV of 70% or less after giving a bronchodilator
What are the clinical manifestations of COPD Right Ans - dyspnea
barrel chest chronic cough- greater than 8 weeks
sputum
What are the risk factors of COPD Right Ans - smoking inhaled chemical irritants family Hx of AATD gene
Hx of respiratory illnesses as a child
Where does the respiratory drive of a COPD patient come from? Right Ans -
Oxygen levels
What techniques will you teach a COPD pt to aid in breathing? Right Ans - tripod sitting pursed lip breathing
A clinical manifestation of prolonged tissue hypoxia is Right Ans - clubbing of the fingers What is a late sign of respiratory failure Right Ans - cyanosis
What is a normal 02 saturation Right Ans - 95-100%
What is emphysema? Right Ans - a condition in which the alveoli of the lungs are destructed causing shortness of breath
in advanced COPD what type of oxygen delivery device is used for adequate measuring of oxygen given Right Ans - venturi mask
most accurate test to measure oxygen and c02 in the blood Right Ans - Arterial blood gas (ABG)
what is pnemonia Right Ans - a lower respiratory infection caused by a virus, bacteria, fungus, protazoa and parasites
What are the symptoms of pneumonia Right Ans - fever of 101.1 or higher cough- productive or non productive dyspnea
leukocytosis- elevated WBC Low 02 sat
What are the diagnostics of pneumonia? Right Ans - chest x ray- to check for consolidation of lung
blood cultures- bacteremia sputum culture cbc- check for elevated WBC's
What is the treatment for pneumonia Right Ans - ABX for bacterial Antivirals for viral Oxygen therapy PRN
Promote periods of rest and moderate activity Hydration - to loosen pulmonary secretions chest physiotherapy- postural drainage, coughing, percussion and vibration
What is asthma Right Ans - inflammation of the airway and contraction of the bronchial smooth muscles when triggered by a allergen or irritant
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