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NSG 212 EXAM 2 (OXYGENATION, CIRCULATION), HUBER, WVU QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

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Troponin measures:


What does it mean if high levels?


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damage to cardiac muscle


damage if high levels

,What causes a murmur?


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Diseased heart valves




Factors influencing diffusion of gases in lung:


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-change in surface area (removal of lung)
-atelactasis
-thickening of membrane (bronchial obstruction in base or pneumonia,
pulmonary edema)
-partial pressure change (environ. O2, so like lack of O2 or high altitudes)
-solubility and molecular weight of gas




What is the function of the lower respiratory system?


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Conduction of air, mucociliary clearance, production of pulmonary
surfactant




If a person has Atelectasis, what would you hear?


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, Nothing




Cytologic sputum may detect:


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cancerous cells




What does the diaphragm do?


External intercostal muscles?


sternum?


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contracts and descends, lengthening thoracic cavity

contract, lifting ribs upward and outward

pushes forward, enlarging chest front to back




What does a water seal do?


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, prevents air from moving back up the tubing to the client. Allows air to exit
the pleural space on exhalation and keeps air in on inspiration. Should be
checked every shift.




What is usually given to stop the platelets from being so sticky?


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Aspirin bc it is anti-platelet




What is the "DUB" sound in a heart beat?


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Diastole




What are the components of the lower respiratory system?


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Trachea, right and left mainstem bronchi, segmental bronchi, terminal
bronchioles




What is the Pleural Space?


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