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What is the difference between Hypoxemia and Hypoxia? -
ANSWER-
Hypoxemia refers to low levels of oxygen specifically in the
blood. Hypoxia is a broader term for decreased tissue
oxygenation.
How do you calculate 'Pack-Years' for a smoking history? -
ANSWER-Multiply the number of packs smoked per day by the
number of years the patient has smoked.
Define Orthopnea and its clinical significance. - ANSWER-
Orthopnea is shortness of breath that occurs when a patient is
lying down and is relieved by sitting up.
What are 'Crepitus' and 'Fremitus'? - ANSWER-Crepitus is a
crackling sensation
felt under the skin caused by trapped air. Fremitus is the
vibration of the chest
,wall felt when a patient
speaks.
What are the two main components of COPD? - ANSWER-
Emphysema and
Chronic
Bronchitis.
What is the genetic risk factor for COPD in non-smokers? -
ANSWER-Alpha1-
antitrypsin (AAT)
deficiency.
Define 'Cor Pulmonale' and its key features. - ANSWER-
Right-sided heart
failure caused by pulmonary disease, featuring
distended neck veins,
dependent edema, enlarged liver, and
cyanotic lips.
How is Cystic Fibrosis (CF) diagnosed? - ANSWER-Through a
sweat chloride
test; a result of 60 mmol/L or more is
positive for CF.
What is the purpose of a Chest Physiotherapy (CPT) Vest in CF?
- ANSWER-It
uses high-frequency chest wall oscillation to dislodge
thick mucus from
,bronchial
walls.
What is the primary pathophysiology of Pneumonia? -
ANSWER-Excess fluid in
the lungs resulting from an
inflammatory process.
What are the components of a Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
(VAP) bundle?
- ANSWER-Elevating the head of the bed, daily weaning
assessments, DVT
prophylaxis, oral care regimens, and stress ulcer
prophylaxis.
How is Tuberculosis (TB) transmitted? - ANSWER-Via
aerosolization through
respiratory
droplets.
Define Latent TB. - ANSWER-An asymptomatic period
following primary
infection where the person is not
contagious.
What is the target SpO2 range for a patient with COPD? -
ANSWER-Between
88% and
92%.
, Compare Low-Flow vs. High-Flow Oxygen systems. - ANSWER-
Low-flow provides oxygen diluted with room air; High-flow
provides a precise, total volume of oxygen.
What is 'Absorptive Atelectasis'? - ANSWER-Alveolar collapse
that occurs when
high levels of oxygen dilute the nitrogen that keeps
alveoli open.
What is the priority safety equipment for a patient with a
Tracheostomy? - ANSWER-A spare tracheostomy tube of the
same size and one size smaller must be at the bedside.
What is the recommended Tracheostomy cuff pressure? -
ANSWER-Between
15 and 22 mm
Hg.
What are the three phases of the Perioperative
Experience? - ANSWER-
Preoperative, Intraoperative,
Postoperative
What is Malignant Hyperthermia (MH)? - ANSWER-An inherited
muscle disorder that is a life-threatening complication of
certain general anesthesia drugs.
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What is the difference between Hypoxemia and Hypoxia? -
ANSWER-
Hypoxemia refers to low levels of oxygen specifically in the
blood. Hypoxia is a broader term for decreased tissue
oxygenation.
How do you calculate 'Pack-Years' for a smoking history? -
ANSWER-Multiply the number of packs smoked per day by the
number of years the patient has smoked.
Define Orthopnea and its clinical significance. - ANSWER-
Orthopnea is shortness of breath that occurs when a patient is
lying down and is relieved by sitting up.
What are 'Crepitus' and 'Fremitus'? - ANSWER-Crepitus is a
crackling sensation
felt under the skin caused by trapped air. Fremitus is the
vibration of the chest
,wall felt when a patient
speaks.
What are the two main components of COPD? - ANSWER-
Emphysema and
Chronic
Bronchitis.
What is the genetic risk factor for COPD in non-smokers? -
ANSWER-Alpha1-
antitrypsin (AAT)
deficiency.
Define 'Cor Pulmonale' and its key features. - ANSWER-
Right-sided heart
failure caused by pulmonary disease, featuring
distended neck veins,
dependent edema, enlarged liver, and
cyanotic lips.
How is Cystic Fibrosis (CF) diagnosed? - ANSWER-Through a
sweat chloride
test; a result of 60 mmol/L or more is
positive for CF.
What is the purpose of a Chest Physiotherapy (CPT) Vest in CF?
- ANSWER-It
uses high-frequency chest wall oscillation to dislodge
thick mucus from
,bronchial
walls.
What is the primary pathophysiology of Pneumonia? -
ANSWER-Excess fluid in
the lungs resulting from an
inflammatory process.
What are the components of a Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
(VAP) bundle?
- ANSWER-Elevating the head of the bed, daily weaning
assessments, DVT
prophylaxis, oral care regimens, and stress ulcer
prophylaxis.
How is Tuberculosis (TB) transmitted? - ANSWER-Via
aerosolization through
respiratory
droplets.
Define Latent TB. - ANSWER-An asymptomatic period
following primary
infection where the person is not
contagious.
What is the target SpO2 range for a patient with COPD? -
ANSWER-Between
88% and
92%.
, Compare Low-Flow vs. High-Flow Oxygen systems. - ANSWER-
Low-flow provides oxygen diluted with room air; High-flow
provides a precise, total volume of oxygen.
What is 'Absorptive Atelectasis'? - ANSWER-Alveolar collapse
that occurs when
high levels of oxygen dilute the nitrogen that keeps
alveoli open.
What is the priority safety equipment for a patient with a
Tracheostomy? - ANSWER-A spare tracheostomy tube of the
same size and one size smaller must be at the bedside.
What is the recommended Tracheostomy cuff pressure? -
ANSWER-Between
15 and 22 mm
Hg.
What are the three phases of the Perioperative
Experience? - ANSWER-
Preoperative, Intraoperative,
Postoperative
What is Malignant Hyperthermia (MH)? - ANSWER-An inherited
muscle disorder that is a life-threatening complication of
certain general anesthesia drugs.
