Alveolar ventilation Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NR 507 MIDTERM EXAM WEEK 4 – QUESTION AND ANSWERS WINTER 2023 Chamberlain University NR 507 MIDTERM EXAM WEEK 4 – QUESTION AND ANSWERS WINTER 2023 Chamberlain University 1. Hypertension (high blood pressure) will have its most immediate effect on Preload Contractility Afterload None of these 2. Mature, circulating RBC’s lack endoplasmic reticulum. Without these structures RBC’s are completely unable to synthesize any ATP Pr...

NREMT - Airway, Ventilation, & Respiration Which of the following sounds indicates an upper airway obstruction in a child who is in respiratory distress? A. Wheezes B. Rales C. Rhonchi D. Stridor - ANSWER D. Stridor An unresponsive 7-month-old female is lying limp in her father's arms. He tells you that she was having an asthma attack but is better now. Her conjunctivae are pale and moist. You are only able to auscultate faint wheezes in her upper chest. Her vital signs are P 76 and...

2022 / 2023 NRNP 6566 Final Exam Study Guide Week 6 – 11 Fully Covered   Week 6 and 7 1. Interpret arterial blood gases (ABG). Differentiate alkalosis/ acidosis and respiratory / metabolic 2. Identify a ventilation – perfusion mismatch and how to treat it If there is a mismatch between the alveolar ventilation and the alveolar blood flow, this will be seen in the V/Q ratio. If the V/Q ratio reduces due to inadequate ventilation, gas exchange within the affected alveo...

hyperventilation, if someone is blowing off too much CO2 they become more CORRECT ANSWER Alkaline, respiratory alkalosis if a patient's lung are not functioning very well and they are unable to remove or blow off CO2 very well, the CO2 will build up in their system becoming CORRECT ANSWER acidic, respiratory acidosis Perfusion CORRECT ANSWER is adequate arterial blood flow through the peripheral tissues (peripheral perfusion) and blood that is pumped by the heart to oxygenate major body o...

Advanced pathophysiology midterm exam review • Question 1 The action of platelet-derived growth factor is to stimulate the production of which cells? Selected Answer: Platele ts • Question 2 1 out of 1 points A healthcare professional is educating a patient about asthma. The professional states that good control is necessary due to which pathophysiologic process? Selected Answer: Uncontrolled inflammation leads to increased bronchial hyperresponsiveness ...

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III ...

the active, muscular part of breathing is called: correct answer: inhalation A 22-year-old man crashed his motorcycle into a tree. He is found approximately 20 feet away from his bike and is responsive to pain only. He is not wearing a helmet. You are unable to effectively open his airway using the jaw-thrust maneuver. What should you do? correct answer: Carefully tilt his head back and lift up on his chin. what is the function of pulmonary surfactant? correct answer: it lubricates the ...

Most important indicator that a patient has a severe illness? - ANSWER-Tachypnea 3 respiratory types, and their criteria - ANSWER-Hypoxemic (PaO2 <50-60) Hypercapnic (PaCO2 >50, pH <7.36) Mixed Delta gap (formula, when and why it's used) - ANSWER-Difference in AG from normal - Difference in HCO3 from normal In AG metabolic acidosis it's used. It tells you if there's underlying metabolic alkalosis or respiratory acidosis with bicarb compensation IN ADDITION to the AG metabo...

List, in order, the anatomical structures found in the respiratory pathway. You should begin at the nose and end at the alveoli. Your Answer: 1. Nose 2. Pharynx 3. Larynx 4. Trachea 5. Main bronchi 6. Bronchioles 7. Alveoli Nose – Pharynx – Larynx – Trachea – Main bronchi – Bronchioles – Alveoli Question 2 2 / 2 pts Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding structures within the respiratory tract? a. The trachea contains cartilaginous rings to keep it from c...

Air Methods Critical Care Exam(correct answers 2023) Before PFT's how long should a patient refrain from smoking? Using an inhaler? - CORRECT ANSWER-smoking: 6-8 h inhaler: 4-6 h What test must you do before performing an arterial puncture? - CORRECT ANSWERAllen's test; patency of the ulnar artery- if blood returns to hand in 15s, then the radial artery can be used for the puncture How long should one apply pressure after an arterial puncture? - CORRECT ANSWER5 minutes (20 min if the ...