RNSG 1128 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
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Dyspnea - ANS ✓-subjective experience that describes difficulty breathing; SOB.
Cause Of Wheezing - ANS ✓-bronchoconstriction or narrowing of the airway.
Epiglottis - ANS ✓-a valve flap of cartilage that covers the opening to the larynx
during swallowing.
Number Of Lobes In The Right Lung - ANS ✓-three lobes.
Number Of Lobes In The Left Lung - ANS ✓-two lobes.
Pulmonary Perfusion - ANS ✓-blood flow through the pulmonary vasculature.
Cause Of Respiratory Alkalosis - ANS ✓-hyperventilation; results in excessive
blowing off of CO2.
Metabolic Acidosis: Renal Control Mechanisms - ANS ✓-the kidneys retain
bicarbonate & excrete hydrogen.
Metabolic Acidosis: Treatment - ANS ✓-administer bicarbonate.
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Respiratory Acidosis: Diagnoses Resulting In Inadequate Ventilation - ANS
✓-emphysema
-bronchitis
-sleep apnea
-obesity
Respiratory Alkalosis: Clinical Manifestations - ANS ✓-ringing in the ears
-light-headedness
-increased confusion
Metabolic Acidosis: Pharmacological Treatment - ANS ✓-administer
bicarbonate.
Tachypnoea - ANS ✓-abnormally rapid respirations.
Surfactant - ANS ✓-decreases surface tension, therefore improving overall lung
function.
Airway Resistance: Asthma - ANS ✓-obstruction of bronchial smooth muscle.
Decreased Pulmonary Compliance - ANS ✓-decreased compliance occurs if
lungs & thorax are 'stiff'.
Decreased Pulmonary Compliance: Diagnosis - ANS ✓-pneumothorax.
Pulmonary Diffusion - ANS ✓-exchange of gas molecules (O2 & CO2) from areas
of high concentration to areas of low concentration.
Tidal Volume - ANS ✓-the volume of air inhaled/exhaled with each breath.
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