Fev1 and pefr - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity.) LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III : Chest X-ray—flattened diaphragms, hyperlucency, diminished pulmonary vascular markings. CBC—polycythemia,...

TMC PRACTICE EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, RATED A+ A patient on VC ventilation demonstrates auto-PEEP on ventilator graphics. Which of the following controls, when adjusted independently, would increase expiratory time? 1. Tidal volume 2. Respiratory Rate 3. Inspiratory flow 4. Sensitivity - -*A. 1, 2, and 3 only B. 1, 2, and 4 only C. 1, 3, and 4 only D. 2, 3, and 4 only Which of the following would be the most appropriate therapy for a dyspneic patient who has crepitus with t...

Emphysema : Obstructive Definition, Clinical Evidence, Chest Xray, CBC, ABG, PFT & Key interventions **EXAM Challenge: You may be tempted to utilize high FiO2 because of the severity of hypoxemia. You may also be tested with an emergency, the only time it is appropriate to use 100% O2 on a COPD patient D: Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity C.E.: Barrel chest, Access. musc. use, Clubbing, Smoking hx, Occupational hazard (smoke, asbestos, other pul...

70/30 Heliox Factor - correct answer 1.6x Obstructive Disorders - correct answer Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Asthma Bronchitis (Chronic) Emphysema Diseases of the airways, not alveoli? - correct answer Obstructive RAW Calculation - correct answer PIP-Plat/Flow RAW Normal Value - correct answe...

TMC Practice Exam With Actual Questions and Answers (2024) Graded A+. A 48 year-old female is admitted to the ED with diaphoresis, jugular venous distension, and 3+ pitting edema in the ankles. These findings are consistent with (ANS- heart failure A patient is admitted to the ED following a motor vehicle accident. On physical exam, the respiratory therapist discovers that breath sounds are absent in the left chest with a hyperresonant percussion note. The trachea is shifted to the right...

TMC Practice Exam With Actual Questions and Answers (2024) Graded A+. A 48 year-old female is admitted to the ED with diaphoresis, jugular venous distension, and 3+ pitting edema in the ankles. These findings are consistent with (ANS- heart failure A patient is admitted to the ED following a motor vehicle accident. On physical exam, the respiratory therapist discovers that breath sounds are absent in the left chest with a hyperresonant percussion note. The trachea is shifted to the right...

A patient is admitted to the ED following a vehicle accident. On physical exam, the RT discovers that breath sounds are absent in the left chest with a hyper resonant percussion note. The trachea is shifted to the right. The patient's heart rate is 45/min, RR is 30/min and BP is 60/40 mmHg. What action should the therapist reccomend first? - ANSWER- Needle aspirate the 2nd left intercostal space A 65kg spinal cord injured patient has developed atelectasis. His inspiratory capacity is 30% ...

A 48 year-old female is admitted to the ED with diaphoresis, jugular venous distension, and 3+ pitting edema in the ankles. These findings are consistent with - heart failure A patient is admitted to the ED following a motor vehicle accident. On physical exam, the respiratory therapist discovers that breath sounds are absent in the left chest with a hyperresonant percussion note. The trachea is shifted to the right. The patient's heart rate is 45/min, respiratory rate is 30/min, and blood ...

A patient is admitted to the ED following a vehicle accident. On physical exam, the RT discovers that breath sounds are absent in the left chest with a hyper resonant percussion note. The trachea is shifted to the right. The patient's heart rate is 45/min, RR is 30/min and BP is 60/40 mmHg. What action should the therapist reccomend first? - Needle aspirate the 2nd left intercostal space A 65kg spinal cord injured patient has developed atelectasis. His inspiratory capacity is 30% of his pred...

What are the respiratory symptoms of obstructive airway diseases Correct Answer cough - dry , sputum , blood Wheeze - expiratory noise Stridor- inspiratory noise Dyspnoea ( distress coughing) pain What are the respiratory SIGNS Correct Answer chest movement with respiration rate of respiration (12-15 mins) Air entry- symmetrical/ reduced? vocal resonance- should have resonate noise like a drum ,when you get to the liver stasrts to get numb percussion note- resonant , dull What re...