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PCE – Cardiorespiratory Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025
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PCE – Cardiorespiratory ExamQuestions & Answers 2024/2025
orthostatic hypotension - ANSWERSa drop in SBP of 20 mmHg or more when going from lying to upright
Name and describe three techniques to assess voice sounds: - ANSWERS1) Egophony, 2) Whispered
Pectoriliquoy, 3) bronchophony
What condition(s) have foul smelling sputum? - ANSWERSBronchiectasis and lung abscess
What are the potential complications to pulmonary surgery? - ANSWERSDVT, aspiration, phrenic nerve
impairment, atelectasis, ulcers., pressure sores.
Sternal Precautions - ANSWERSno lifting, pushing, pulling, or lifting arms above 90 degrees. No driving,
no hand behind back, no lifting more than 10lbs.
What are potential complications of mechanical ventilation? - ANSWERSBarotrauma, volutrauma,
acquired pneumonia, diaphragm atrophy, hemodynamic compromise
Chronic Bronchitis - ANSWERSProductive cough that occurs >3 months/year for 2 consecutive years
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea - ANSWERSSevere shortness of breath, especially at night after several
hours of reclining; the person is forced to sit up to breathe.
What conditions present with fluid in the lungs? - ANSWERSPulmonary edema and ARDS
orthopnea - ANSWERSSOB in recumbent position
At what level does the innervation of the abdominal wall begin? - ANSWERST6
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