Simple pneumothorax - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER 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 ...

NUR2755 MDC4 Final Exam Questions and Answers Rationale Included . Pneumothorax: air that suddenly enters the pleural space; sudden addition of air causes a loss of negative pressure and a reduction in vital capacity which can cause the lung to collapse o Types  Spontaneous/iatrogenic: not associated with trauma; blebs; Valsalva; may resolve on its own; if <15%= observation  Closed: air in the chest that has entered through a hole in the lung  Open: air in the chest that has ...

Practice Test 1 CCRN (Pass CCRN) / CCRN EXAM LATEST ACTUAL EXAM A patient has CSF leaking from their nose after a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy, what do you do? - ANSWER-It is normal to have a CSF leak for 48 hrs after surgery. Cover with a sterile "moustache" 2x2 tapes under their nose to form a barrier. If your dura is not intact that you would expect a leak, but it does increase your risk of infection A pneumothorax caused by the ventilator is what? - ANSWER-Result of barotrauma- the ve...

Thoracic Trauma - Rib Fractures (pathophysiology) correct answers Upper ribs are broad, thick and particularly well protected by the shoulder girdle and muscles. Requires great energy to fracture the upper ribs and patient is at risk for significant injuries such as traumatic disruption of the aorta. Rib fractures occur most often to Ribs 4-8 laterally, where they are thin and have less over lying musculature. Broken ends of ribs may tear muscle, lung and blood vessels with possibility...

AHN 447 Exam 3 Questions And Answers 2023/2024 A+ What are the clinical manifestations of a pulmonary contusion? - ANSWER-MAY BE ASYMPTOMATIC AT FIRST decreased breath sounds or crackles and wheezes over the affected area bruising over the injury dry cough tachycardia tachypnea dullness to percussion bloody sputum initial CXR normal--CXR with opacities after several days *can lead to respiratory failure What is the pathophysiology of a pulmonary contusion? - ANSWER-occurs mos...

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You are treating a 27-year old male in respiratory distress who was involved in a house fire. Calculating TBSA burned is deferred d/t the need for emergent intubation. At what rate should you begin fluid resuscitation? A) 1000 mL/hr B) 500 mL/hr C) 250 mL/hr D) 125 mL/hr ~~> B) 500 mL/hr A patient has been in the ED for several hours waiting to be admitted. He sustained multiple rib fractures and a femur fracture after a fall. He has been awake, alert, and c/o leg pain. His wi...

NSG 6020 Midterm Exam 2024 - Questions and Answers:South University What age does bronchiolitis occur? most common at age 6 months- does not occur after age 2 main symptom of bronchiolitis wheezing-lasts about 7 days most common cause of bronchiolitis RSV Treatment for bronchiolitis No specific treatment Order of lung exam inspect, palpate, percuss, auscultate Pectus Excavatum congenital posterior displacement of lower aspect of sternum -hollowed-out appearance ...

ITLS Basic Pre-Test Exam Questions and Answers, Latest Updated 2024/2025 (100% Correct Answers) Which of the following indicates a state of hyperventilation? a. an adult respiratory rate greater than 20 per minute b. a tidal volume of less than 400 mL c. an oxygen saturation greater than 94% d. an end tidal carbon dioxide level less than 30 mmHg - ANSWER d. an end tidal carbon dioxide level less than 30 mmHg A 54-year-old male is involved in a motor vehicle collision. The steering wheel is...

NSG 6020 Midterm Questions and Answers Already Passed What age does bronchiolitis occur? most common at age 6 months- does not occur after age 2 main symptom of bronchiolitis wheezing-lasts about 7 days most common cause of bronchiolitis RSV Treatment for bronchiolitis No specific treatment Order of lung exam inspect, palpate, percuss, auscultate Pectus Excavatum congenital posterior displacement of lower aspect of sternum -hollowed-out appearance -concave appearance of lower sternum Pectu...