Hyperinflated lungs - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

D. D. is a 66 year-old female suffering from shortness of breath. She smoked 2 packs a day until she quit 2 years ago. She has a history of bronchiolitis, hyperinflated lungs, pulmonary edema, and syncope. Her primary care practitioner suspects she also has pulmonary hypertension (PH). After examination, D. D. has a PAP of 35mmHg and mild CHF. Citing scholarly resources, answer the following questions: 1. What is pulmonary hypertension and how could D. D. have developed PH? In healthy lungs, the...

asthma and copd exam questions & answers 2024 COPD stands for - ANSWER-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Is asthma COPD? - ANSWER-No. It's a restrictive disease not obstructive What are the two main COPD illnesses? - ANSWER-Chronic bronchitis and emphysema What time frame is needed to be diagnosed with COPD? - ANSWER-2+ consecutive years of 3+ months in a row of symptoms What is the difference between emphysema and chronic bronchitis? - ANSWER-Bronchitis is inflammation of ...

BIO 669 Quiz 5 UPDATED Questions and CORRECT Answers A patient has a history of emphysema and has hyperinflated lungs. Which one of the following would be true regarding this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER- Increased lung compliance The compliance within the apex of the lung of a standing person would be ___________ than the base of the lung. - CORRECT ANSWER- Lesser than

Progressive lung disease characterized by persistent airflow limitation Will have an exacerbation continuously Another form of an obstructive respiratory disorder Client will be unable to exhale all of the air they are taking in -Alveoli sacs become hyperinflated Not reversible - What is COPD? *Cigarette smoking* (COPD should be considered in any person who is over 40 with a smoking history of 10 or more packs per year) Infection Asthma Air pollution Occupational chemical and dusts A...

A thin 18 year old female complains of acute onset of sharp right-sided chest pain this morning. She has developed some mild shortness of breath during the morning and thought she should get it checked out. Her chest X-ray is shown in the Figure. The next course of action should be: [PICTURE OF LUNGS WITH RIGHT BLUNTED COSTODIAPHRAGMATIC ANGLE] 1.Electrocardiogram 2.Antibiotics 3.Chest tube placement 4.Needle decompression - correct answer3. Chest tube placement A 28 year old patie...

A patient with acute shortness of breath is admitted to the hospital. Which action should the nurse take during the initial assessment of the patient? a. Ask the patient to lie down to complete a full physical assessment. b. Briefly ask specific questions about this episode of respiratory distress. c. Complete the admission database to check for allergies before treatment. d. Delay the physical assessment to first complete pulmonary function tests. -ANSWER ANS: B When a patient has severe r...

Quiz 5 - Pulmonary Function Questions & Answers 1. A patient has a history of emphysema and has hyperinflated lungs. Which of the following would be true regarding this patient? A. Increased lung compliance B. Decreased alveolar surfactant C. Increased lung elastic recoil D. Increased airway resistance ****** it does cause this but primary is compliance 2. The compliance within the apex of the lung of a standing person would be than the base of the lung. A. Greater Than ...

SAEM Pulm Exam Questions and Answers 2024 A thin 18 year old female complains of acute onset of sharp right-sided chest pain this morning. She has developed some mild shortness of breath during the morning and thought she should get it checked out. Her chest X-ray is shown in the Figure. The next course of action should be: [PICTURE OF LUNGS WITH RIGHT BLUNTED COSTODIAPHRAGMATIC ANGLE] 1.Electrocardiogram 2.Antibiotics 3.Chest tube placement 4.Needle decompression - Answer ️️ -3. Che...

A thin 18 year old female complains of acute onset of sharp right-sided chest pain this morning. She has developed some mild shortness of breath during the morning and thought she should get it checked out. Her chest X-ray is shown in the Figure. The next course of action should be: [PICTURE OF LUNGS WITH RIGHT BLUNTED COSTODIAPHRAGMATIC ANGLE] 1.Electrocardiogram 2.Antibiotics 3.Chest tube placement 4.Needle decompression correct answer: 3. Chest tube placement A 28 year old pati...

hich assessment finding would the nurse expect when caring for a patient with asthma? - CORRECT ANSWERPaCO2 of 30 mm Hg Which oxygen delivery device may be used for a patient with an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who requires precise amounts of oxygen? - CORRECT ANSWER-Venturi mask Which surgical option may be utilized to reduce the size of hyperinflated emphysematous lungs and decrease airway obstruction for a patient with severe chronic obstru...