Alveolar ventilation Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

AG-ACNP – Respiratory Questions and Answers Graded A+ 58 yo. M presents to ED with complaints of dry cough. CXR revealed generalized, inflamed film throughout. What is the most likely diagnosis? Pneumonitis What drug has been known to prevent nosocomial PNA? Sulcarafate (Carafate) - Mucosal Protective Agent What is an initial finding associated with a pulmonary embolism? Respiratory Alkalosis - secondary to increased RR and blowing off CO2 What is diagnostic of pulmonary HTN? 2D echo Your...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

BDLS Final Exam With complete Answers Latest Graded A+ 2023-2024. Day to day activities - Answer- Greatest good for each individual patient Large scale disasters - Answer- greatest good for greatest number of potential survivors Treat first - Answer- most seriously injured who have reasonable chance of survival Treat last - Answer- least severe illnesses or injuries that are very unlikely to survive Seperate - Answer- Those who require minimal or no treatment to get safety Mass casualty tr...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What is the purpose of mucus? a. To warm the air entering the lungs. b. To trap particles and bacteria. c. To protect the cilia. d. To clean the sinus cavity. ANS: B Mucus traps particles and bacteria that may be in the inspired air. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 252 OBJ:1 (theory) TOP: Mucus KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation 2. A patient with emphysema presents to the emer...

CDH Paramedic Entrance Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass What are the normal respirations of adults? Infants? 12-20 and 20-40 What is the purpose of surfactant? Reduces surface tension in alveoli (lubricant) What is the normal stimulus to breathe in a healthy patient? Carbonic drive What is a pink puffer? Blue Bloater? A COPD Patient with Emphysema. A COPD Patient with Chronic Bronchitis What causes inhalation? Diaphragm and Intercostal muscles contract Where are the different lung sound...

Factors affecting alveolar gas exchange Correct Answer-- composition of inspired air - ventilation - pulmonary perfusion - alveolar-capillary diffusion Alveolar-capillary diffusion Correct Answer-The movement of oxygen from the alveoli into the caparillies and the movement of CO2 from the capillaries into the alveoli Factors affecting alveolar-capillary diffusion Correct Answer-- surface area - pressure gradient - diffusion distance Ventilation Correct Answer-Movement of air in ...