AMLS Ch. 3 - Respiratory
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1. Which of the following is most likely to impair ventilation?
a. Anaphylaxis
b. Carbon monoxide poisoning
c. Congestive heart failure
d. Pneumonia - answer a. Ventilation is movement of air into and
out of the lungs. Airway swelling and bronchoconstriction related to
anaphylaxis can obstruct airflow and impair ventilation.
Which sign or symptom indicates impending respiratory failure in a
patient who is having an asthma attack?
a. End-tidal CO2 32 mm Hg
b. Increased respiratory rate
c. S3 heart sounds
d. Sleepiness - answer d. Fatigue is an indication of respiratory
failure. All other signs may be present during an asthma attack
without respiratory failure.
A 65-year-old female has progressive onset of dyspnea over several
days. Her temperature is 102.2 ° F (39 ° C). Her prescription
medicines include Accupril, spironolactone, Lanoxin, ipratropium,
and salbutamol. Which of the following would be included in your
differential diagnosis?
a. Pneumonia
b. Pulmonary edema
c. Spontaneous pneumothorax
Disorders test questions fully
solved
1. Which of the following is most likely to impair ventilation?
a. Anaphylaxis
b. Carbon monoxide poisoning
c. Congestive heart failure
d. Pneumonia - answer a. Ventilation is movement of air into and
out of the lungs. Airway swelling and bronchoconstriction related to
anaphylaxis can obstruct airflow and impair ventilation.
Which sign or symptom indicates impending respiratory failure in a
patient who is having an asthma attack?
a. End-tidal CO2 32 mm Hg
b. Increased respiratory rate
c. S3 heart sounds
d. Sleepiness - answer d. Fatigue is an indication of respiratory
failure. All other signs may be present during an asthma attack
without respiratory failure.
A 65-year-old female has progressive onset of dyspnea over several
days. Her temperature is 102.2 ° F (39 ° C). Her prescription
medicines include Accupril, spironolactone, Lanoxin, ipratropium,
and salbutamol. Which of the following would be included in your
differential diagnosis?
a. Pneumonia
b. Pulmonary edema
c. Spontaneous pneumothorax
