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cardiopulmonary symptoms are assessed to determine the following - ✔✔-
seriousness of the pt's problem
-the potential underlying cause of the problem
-the effectiveness of the treatment
Symptoms are Subjective clinical findings generally reported by the pt during or shortly
after the... - ✔✔initial interview
Cough - ✔✔one of the most common though nonspecific symptoms seen in pt's with
pulmonary disease
the cough mechanism can be divided into the following 3 phases: - ✔✔-Inspiratory
Phase
-Compression Phase
-Expiratory Phase
Inspiratory phase - ✔✔reflex opening of the glottis and contraction of the diaphragm,
thoracic, and abdominal muscles
Compression Phase - ✔✔closure of the glottis and relaxation of the diaphragm while
the expiratory muscles contract against the closed glottis
, Expiratory Phase - ✔✔openign of the glottid explosive release of trapped
intrathoracic air and vibration of the vocal cords and mucosal lining
a chronic persistent cough is most commonly cause by.. - ✔✔post nasal drip
syndrome follwed by acute asthma
acute exarbation of COPD
GERD
Forceful coughs may produce a of complication.. - ✔✔torn chest muscles
rib fractures
disruption of surgical wounds
pneumothorax
pneumomediastinum
syncope
arrythmia
esophageal rupture
urinary incontinece
wheezy coughs accompanied by whistling or sighing sounds suggests - ✔✔bronchial
disorders
sputum - ✔✔substance expelled from the tracheobronchial tree, pharynx, mouth,
sinuses, and nose by coughing or clearing throat.
phlegm - ✔✔secretion from the lungs and traceobronchial tree
tracheobronchial tree normally secretes up ___ of sputum each day?? - ✔✔100ml
paroxysmal cough causes - ✔✔aspiratuin,asthma,left heart failure