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and initial observations, then identify and manage life threats.
Understanding first impression and initial observation about a patient's
body positioning can be an early indicator of - Accurate
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Paroxysmal Nocturnal dyspnea is most common in - Accurate
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follow commands, and patients who do not have hypotension
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responding to nebulizer treatments
On the exam choose - Accurate Answers✔✔B supplemental oxygen and
suction
Histamines and Leukotrienes primarily cause - Accurate
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, Pathophysiology of asthma - Accurate Answers✔✔chronic
inflammation of the bronchi with contraction of the bronchial smooth
muscle, resulting in narrowed bronchi and associated wheezing.
Signs and symptoms of asthma - Accurate Answers✔✔Wheezing,
dyspnea, chest tightness. Asthma is NOT associated with fever or stridor
Pathophysiology of COPD - Accurate Answers✔✔chronic inflammation
from exposure to inhaled particles injuries of the airway.
Signs and symptoms of COPD - Accurate Answers✔✔dyspnea,
intolernce to exertion, wheezing, production cough, accesory muscle
use, JVD, rhonchi
ALI/ARDS (acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome) -
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allows fluid to seep into the alveoli, decreasing gas exchange in the
lungs
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Breath sounds heard most often with early presentation of PE - Accurate
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