Diaphragms Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

RRT Clin Sims- Lindsey Jones Latest Update Graded A+ Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity.) 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 : Chest X-ray—flattened diaphragms, hyperlucency,...

Pneumonia: CORRECT ANSWER-- Collection and/or consolidation of sputum as a result of a bacterial or viral agent entering the lung on inhalation. - Presents with fever, dyspnea, chills, cyanosis, rhonchi and rales - CXR: scattered infiltrates - CBC: Increased WBC if bacterial, decrease WBC if viral - Interventions: O2 therapy first, suctioning and other bronchial hygiene efforts. - Antibiotics: Penicillin for gram positive organisms, Gentamycin, or other 'mycin antibiotics for gram negati...

566 Final Exam Study Guide Week 5 Prevention of osteoporosis with hormone replacement therapy (p. 433) Hormone therapy (HT) reduces postmenopausal bone loss & thereby decreases the risk for osteoporosis & related fractures. Unfortunately, when HT is stopped, bone mass rapidly decreases by approximately 12%. Hence to maintain bone health, HT must continue lifelong. As a result, the risk for harm is increased. Accordingly, alternative treatments are preferred. Effective alternatives to HT include...

Pneumonia: CORRECT ANSWER - Collection and/or consolidation of sputum as a result of a bacterial or viral agent entering the lung on inhalation. - Presents with fever, dyspnea, chills, cyanosis, rhonchi and rales - CXR: scattered infiltrates - CBC: Increased WBC if bacterial, decrease WBC if viral - Interventions: O2 therapy first, suctioning and other bronchial hygiene efforts. - Antibiotics: Penicillin for gram positive organisms, Gentamycin, or other 'mycin antibiotics for gram negati...

Who has our type of diaphragms? - ANSWER: Only mammals have the same diaphragms as us, MUSCULARIZED, not all vertebrates (all mammals have hair, middle ear bones, mammary glands, neocortex) 2 essential functions of the diaphragm? - ANSWER: Inspiratory ventilation of lungs barrier between abdominal and thoracic cavities (underneath the thoracic cavity, changes the internal volume of the body) Characteristics of the diaphragm? - ANSWER: Dome shaped, opens thoracic cavity, flattens when ...

Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity.) - 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 : Chest X-ray—flattened diaphragms, hyperlucency, diminished pulmonary vascular markings. CBC—polycythem...

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations Latest Update Graded A+ Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity.) 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 : Chest X-ray—flatte...

NSG 6430 - W1 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS **Oral Contraceptive Pill Precautions** Which of the following conditions does not require precautions for oral contraceptive pill use? - Gallbladder disease - 5 months postpartum/lactating - BP 160/100 - Varicose veins **Explanation:** Varicose veins do not necessitate precautions for oral contraceptive pill use. However, conditions like hypertension and recent pregnancy increase thromboembolic risk and require caution. ...

OB Maternal Newborn ATI Exam Study Guide Video #1: Contraception & Infertility Diaphragms: client must be refitted for a diaphragm for the following conditions: 1. It’s been 2 years since she has been fitted 2. Gained more than 15 pounds (7kg) 3. Had a full-term pregnancy 4. Had a second term abortion o When you use a diaphragm, you need to use spermicide with every act of coitus (withdrawal of penis from vagina prior to ejaculation). Every time you withdrawal, instill more spermicide. ...

3B2 - Ultimate ABSA Study Guide test bank Chapter 1-15 | Complete Questions and Answers 100% Correct Solutions | Latest Update 2024 Turbine nozzles convert heat energy into: a. Potential energy. b. Enthalpy. c. Eddy-currents. d. Kinetic energy. e. Pressure. - Answer D Labyrinth seals are: 1. Made of cast iron. 2. A positive leak-proof seal arrangement. 3. Design to have large clearances between the shaft and casing. 4. Made of brass or stainless steel. 5. Used on larger diamet...