Pulmonar disease Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Pulmonar Disease - Answer *classified into 2 broad categories -restrictive vs obstructive - infectious vs non-infectious Restrictive disorders - Answer *unable to breath air in * these ppl have low lung volumes on PFTs *lung volumes are the amount of air the lungs contain at a given time during ventilation. *Examples= aspirations, pulmonary fibrosis, atelectasis, bronchiectasis, bronchitis, and pulmonar edema Obstructive disorders - Answer *unable to exhale the air that has been inhaled ...

sease - Answer *classified into 2 broad categories -restrictive vs obstructive - infectious vs non-infectious Restrictive disorders - Answer *unable to breath air in * these ppl have low lung volumes on PFTs *lung volumes are the amount of air the lungs contain at a given time during ventilation. *Examples= aspirations, pulmonary fibrosis, atelectasis, bronchiectasis, bronchitis, and pulmonar edema Obstructive disorders - Answer *unable to exhale the air that has been inhaled * have hig...

RRT Clin sims Exam 437 Questions with Verified Answers Emphysema - CORRECT ANSWER Weakening and enpermanent enlargement of the air spaces distal to the terminal bronchioles Etiology of Emphysema - CORRECT ANSWER Cigarette smoking >80% of all cases Genetic predisposition Occupational exposure Atmospheric pollutants Primary Assessment of Emphysema - CORRECT ANSWER Past medical history Shortness of breath Cough Appearance of the chest Respiratory Pattern Color Appearance of the...

Chapter 28 - Pulmonary Vascular Disease Kacmarek et al.: Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, 11th Edition

NR 325 What are cues for patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD)What are potential pr NR 325 What are cues for patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD)What are potential problems with ESRDWhat are priority actions for patients with ESRDWhat are expected outcomes for patients with ESRDCues for Patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Patients with ESRD often exhibit the following symptoms:Fatigue and weaknessNausea and vomitingLoss of appetitePersistent itchingSwelling in the feet an...

RRT Clin sims Exam 437 Questions with Verified Answers Emphysema - CORRECT ANSWER Weakening and enpermanent enlargement of the air spaces distal to the terminal bronchioles Etiology of Emphysema - CORRECT ANSWER Cigarette smoking >80% of all cases Genetic predisposition Occupational exposure Atmospheric pollutants Primary Assessment of Emphysema - CORRECT ANSWER Past medical history Shortness of breath Cough Appearance of the chest Respiratory Pattern Color Appearance of the...

A nurse who is facilitating a support group in a community center notices that one member of the group expresses anger repeatedly. Which of the following strategies should the nurse use to facilitate the group process with this member. Remind the group that everyone should have a chance to participate. Divide the group into pairs and give each pair a topic for discussion. Give the member extra time to compose her thought before expressing them. Focus more on the group members who have a po...

Pulmonary Vascular Disease 2023 Notes

Pulmonary Vascular Disease 2023 Notes

Pulmonary Vascular Disease 2023 Notes