Obstructed airways - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is FEV1 CORRECT ANSWER Volume of air that has been exhaled at the end of the first second of forced expiration (forced expiratory volume) What is FVC CORRECT ANSWER Measurement of volume of air that can be expelled from a maximally inflated lung, with the patient breathing as hard and as fast as possible (forced vital capacity) What is wheezing and how is produced CORRECT ANSWER -Hight pitched, whistling, continuous, musical sound -Louder during expiration -Produced by narrowed and...

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Question and answers correctly solved Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Describe RSV - correct answer highly contagious respiratory infection Affects almost all children before age 2 Asymptomatic or presents as simple cold in individuals older than age 2 May have repeated RSV infections throughout lifespan Symptoms tend to be less severe with repeated exposures Pathophysiology of RSV - correct answer RSV infects squamous epithelial cells of bronchiol...

NR 302 Questions and Answers Already Passed What abnormal breath sounds are typically caused by narrowing of the airways? Sibilant rhonchi are abnormal breath sounds that occur due to narrowed airways. Which areas of the lungs can bronchovesicular breath sounds be auscultated over? Bronchovesicular breath sounds can be auscultated over the sternal area and mid-scapula area. What are the correct labels for the lung lobes, and which ones correspond to the anterior and posterior r...

MED/Surg Respiratory Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass What is tracheal sound? - Answer- Harsh, hollow sound What is bronchial sound? - Answer- High pitched, loud, hollow sound What is bronchovesicular sound? - Answer- Low pitched, hollow sound, heard anteriorly and posteriorly What is vesicular sound? - Answer- Low pitched, blowing sound, heard anteriorly and posteriorly What causes crackles? - Answer- Sudden reinflation of alveoli or fluid in small airways Where are crackles heard?...

HESI LPN Comprehensive Exit Exam Latest 2023 Questions & Answers with Rationale. A newborn with apnea is being discharged from the hospital with home monitoring. What information concerning the infant's care should the practical nurse review with the parents? A. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). B. Administration of intravenous antibiotics. C. Reassurance that the infant cannot be electrocuted during monitoring. D. Advise that the infant not be left with caretakers, such as babysitter...

Test Bank CHAPTER 1 Multiple Choice 1. What is the MOST common emergency to occur in the dental office? A. Mild allergic reaction B. Angina C. Syncope D. Anaphylaxis 2. All of the following procedures will help to prevent an emergency in a dental office EXCEPT: A. accurate medical history taking. B. taking and recording vital signs. C. updating the medical emergency kit. 3. If a patient responds positively on his or her medical history to epilepsy, you will need to be on th...

NURS 6225 Advanced Health Assessment Exam 2 (2022) When examining a patient for the apical impulse (PMI), which of the following is LEAST important to assess? A. Location B. Amplitude C. Rhythm D. Diameter - Answer- C. Rhythm Assess location, amplitude, duration, and diameter 5 A's of tobacco cessation - AnswerWhat is tactile fremitus? - Answer- palpable vibrations transmitted through the bronchopulmonary tree to the chest wall as the patient is speaking "99" NORMAL= buzzing on...

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Study Guide Test 2024. Describe RSV - correct answer highly contagious respiratory infection Affects almost all children before age 2 Asymptomatic or presents as simple cold in individuals older than age 2 May have repeated RSV infections throughout lifespan Symptoms tend to be less severe with repeated exposures Pathophysiology of RSV - correct answer RSV infects squamous epithelial cells of bronchioles, alveoli Infected cells merge with adjacent cells...

Paramedic Unit Exam: Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Pediatrics APGAR scoring - A= appearance (color all pink, body pink and blue extremities, blue [pale]) P= pulse (>100, < 100, absent) G= grimace (cries, grimace, no response) A= activity (active motion, flaccid, limp) R= respirations (strong cry, weak cry, absent) Newborn Resuscitation (Inverted Pyramid) - • Most distressed newborns respond to relatively simple maneuvers. Drying, warming, positioning, suctioning, stimulatin...

Why is respiratory assessment a critical skill for paediatric nurses? Answer> 1.Its where they have more issues and are most vulnerable In what ways are children's airways more vulnerable to compromise than adult airways? Why are children more likely to have breathing issues compared to adults? Answer> pediatric Airways are smaller and easier to collapse How do you assess airways for patency? What would you assess when an airway is partially vs. completely obstructed? Answer&gt...