NUR 641E MIDTERM LATEST
EXAM
Asthma - ANSWERS--chronic inflammatory disorder of the bronchial
mucosa that causes bronchial hyper-responsiveness, constriction of the
airways, and variable airflow *obstruction* that is reversible
-chest constriction, expiratory wheezing, dyspnea, nonproductive
coughing, prolonged expiration, tachycardia, an tachypnea, pulsus
paradoxus, respiratory alkalosis, hypoxemia
pulsus paradoxus - ANSWERS-beats have weaker amplitude with
respiratory inspiration, stronger with expiration
increased (RR) - ANSWERS-- Fever
- Asthma
- Dehydration
- COPD
- Hyperventilation
- Lung conditions
- Infections
- Newborns
- Acidosis
- Overdoses
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, NUR 641E MIDTERM LATEST
EXAM
- Heart Conditions
-increased CO2 levels, decreased O2 levels
COPD (treatment) - ANSWERS-COPD TREATMENT
● Immunizations
● Antibiotics
● Bronchodialators
● Corticosteroids - Oral and Inhaled
● Beta-Adrenergic Agonists
● Oxygen Therapy - Low flow rate:
Normally, CO2 stimulates breathing b/c it initiates Hypoxic Drive.
Chronic COPD patients have chronic elevated carbon dioxide levels.
They "retrain" their bodies to breath when they are low in oxygen. High
rate flow may actually stop breathing. This will increase PaC02 leading
to somulence and respiratory failure.
infant weight loss - ANSWERS--average of 5% over the first 3-4 days
-water loss
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, NUR 641E MIDTERM LATEST
EXAM
hypoxemia (at altitude) - ANSWERS--lack of oxygen at high levels
-causes hyperventilation to accomodate for lack of O2
-leads to respiratory alkalosis
(normal) magnesium - ANSWERS-1.5-2.5
(normal) calcium - ANSWERS-8.5-10.5
(normal) sodium - ANSWERS-135-145
(normal) potassium - ANSWERS-3.5-5
aldosterone - ANSWERS--"salt-retaining hormone" which promotes the
retention of Na+ by the kidneys. na+ retention promotes water retention,
which promotes a higher blood volume and pressure
-promotes potassium excretion
-acts on late distal tubule and collecting duct of kidney
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EXAM
Asthma - ANSWERS--chronic inflammatory disorder of the bronchial
mucosa that causes bronchial hyper-responsiveness, constriction of the
airways, and variable airflow *obstruction* that is reversible
-chest constriction, expiratory wheezing, dyspnea, nonproductive
coughing, prolonged expiration, tachycardia, an tachypnea, pulsus
paradoxus, respiratory alkalosis, hypoxemia
pulsus paradoxus - ANSWERS-beats have weaker amplitude with
respiratory inspiration, stronger with expiration
increased (RR) - ANSWERS-- Fever
- Asthma
- Dehydration
- COPD
- Hyperventilation
- Lung conditions
- Infections
- Newborns
- Acidosis
- Overdoses
END OF
PAGE
1
, NUR 641E MIDTERM LATEST
EXAM
- Heart Conditions
-increased CO2 levels, decreased O2 levels
COPD (treatment) - ANSWERS-COPD TREATMENT
● Immunizations
● Antibiotics
● Bronchodialators
● Corticosteroids - Oral and Inhaled
● Beta-Adrenergic Agonists
● Oxygen Therapy - Low flow rate:
Normally, CO2 stimulates breathing b/c it initiates Hypoxic Drive.
Chronic COPD patients have chronic elevated carbon dioxide levels.
They "retrain" their bodies to breath when they are low in oxygen. High
rate flow may actually stop breathing. This will increase PaC02 leading
to somulence and respiratory failure.
infant weight loss - ANSWERS--average of 5% over the first 3-4 days
-water loss
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, NUR 641E MIDTERM LATEST
EXAM
hypoxemia (at altitude) - ANSWERS--lack of oxygen at high levels
-causes hyperventilation to accomodate for lack of O2
-leads to respiratory alkalosis
(normal) magnesium - ANSWERS-1.5-2.5
(normal) calcium - ANSWERS-8.5-10.5
(normal) sodium - ANSWERS-135-145
(normal) potassium - ANSWERS-3.5-5
aldosterone - ANSWERS--"salt-retaining hormone" which promotes the
retention of Na+ by the kidneys. na+ retention promotes water retention,
which promotes a higher blood volume and pressure
-promotes potassium excretion
-acts on late distal tubule and collecting duct of kidney
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PAGE
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