Intro to Pulmonology || A Verified A+ Pass.

What is the function of the pulmonary system? correct answers - to oxygenate blood and expel CO2 What are additional lung functons? correct answers - acid-base balance - filter blood - angiotensin 1 to 2 conversion - release histamine - release heparin What are the 4 key components needed from respiratory system? correct answers - Good airway construction - Adequate breathing - adequate gas exchange - adequate ventilation What is tidal volume? correct answers - The amount of air the moves in and out of the lungs - 500ml in males - 400ml in females what is the scapular span? correct answers - ribs 2-7 Where is the inferior line of the lungs? correct answers - Approx. T10 spinous process What is pleurisy? correct answers - Inflammation of the pleura What is dyspnea? correct answers - SOA What is orthopnea? correct answers - SOA while lying down What is paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND)? correct answers Respiratory distress that awakens one from sleep What are common causes of PND? correct answers - CHF - COPD - Sleep apnea What are the most common causes of a chronic cough? correct answers - postnasal drip - asthma - acid reflux What is hemoptysis? correct answers blood in sputum What does inspection of a respiratory PE? correct answers - Respiratory rate, rhythm, depth, effort