Emphysema pathophysiology - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUR 2063 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM |QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | 2024|25 1. Which of the following is part of the pathophysiology of emphysema that can lead to the appearance of a barrel chart? A. Peripheral edema B. Bacterial infection in the lungs C. Air trapping in the alveoli D. Muscle atrophy of the diaphragm 2. The primary problem with anemia, regardless of the cause, is the goal in treating anemia is to A. Occult bleeding reduces the hemoglobin and hematocrit levels. B. Tissue hyp...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Answer Characterized by airflow obstruction resulting from chronic bronchitis and emphysema • Cigarette smoking - causative factor in 90% of patients • Environmental & genetic factors (alpha1-antirypsin deficiency) • Second hand smoke, urban pollution, occupational exposure to toxins COPD - Pathophysiology - Answer • Chronic Bronchitis - excessive accumulation of mucous secretions block the airway, bronchospasm and inflammation of the b...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What is the pathophysiology of emphysema? a. Constriction of the bronchial tree, excessive mucus, and nonproductive cough b. Calcification of the alveoli and a dry cough c. Overinflation of the alveoli, making them ineffective for gas exchange d. Inflammation of the trachea and bronchioles, excessive mucus, and productive cough ANS: C Emphysema causes overinflation of the nonelastic alveoli, which disallows gas exchange in the affected alveoli and results in ...

What are the normal respirations of adults? Infants? - 12-20 and 20-40 What is the purpose of surfactant? - Reduces surface tension in alveoli (lubricant) What is the normal stimulus to breathe in a healthy patient? - Carbonic drive What is a pink puffer? Blue Bloater? - A COPD Patient with Emphysema. A COPD Patient with Chronic Bronchitis What causes inhalation? - Diaphragm and Intercostal muscles contract Where are the different lung sounds located? (Upper, Lower Airway) What causes the...

Nur 265 - Respiratory Test 1 with complete solutions Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - ANS ️️ Characterized by airflow obstruction resulting from chronic bronchitis and emphysema • Cigarette smoking - causative factor in 90% of patients • Environmental & genetic factors (alpha1-antirypsin deficiency) • Second hand smoke, urban pollution, occupational exposure to toxins COPD - Pathophysiology - ANS ️️ • Chronic Bronchitis - excessive accumulation of mucous secretions ...

Exam 2: NSG223/ NSG 223 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg 2 Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Herzing QUESTION True or false: chronic hypoxemic respiratory failure lasts several days or longer. Answer: True. QUESTION What are the causes of respiratory failure? Answer: Ventilation-perfusion mismatch. Shunt Diffusion Alveolar hypoventilation QUESTION What is hypercapnic respiratory failure? Answer: AKA ventilation ...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Exam #3) Questions & Answers 2024 COPD Definition - ANSWER-- the presence of airflow obstruction that is attributable to either chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema. Who gets COPD and what is an obstructive - ANSWER-- Mostly smokers get this - Obstructive: A narrowing & limits air flow in & out of the lungs - Stiff lungs expand a lot of energy breathing out Chronic bronchitis: - ANSWER-- the presence of a productive cough most days during 3 cons...

wheezing - ANSWER High-pitched, musical, whistling Constriction of bronchioles May Indicate the following: Asthma COPD Rales/Crackles - ANSWER Bubbly or crackling sounds Associated with fluid around and in the alveoli Under what SPO2 do we provide O2? - ANSWER Less than 94% Possible cause of false SPO2 readings - ANSWER Patient movement Hypotension Hypothermia/vasoconstriction Nail polish General Treatment of Respiratory Distress - ANSWER Support ABC's Give Albuterol if nee...

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM OVER 100 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PASSED 100% PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM OVER 100 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PASSED 100% 1. Which of the following is part of the pathophysiology of emphysema that can lead to the appearance of a barrel chart? A. Peripheral edema B. Bacterial infection in the lungs C. Air trapping in the alveoli please check D. Muscle atrophy of the diaphragm please check 2. The primary problem with anemia, regardless of the cause, is the goal ...

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