Resp system Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Pulmonary Valve Stenosis - is a condition in which a deformity on or near your pulmonary valve, the valve that influences the blood flow from your heart to your lungs, slows the blood flow. Cx: COngenital, endocarditis, rheumatic fever (A disease that can result from inadequately treated strep throat or scarlet fever) Sx: fainting, SOB, Palpitations, cuanosis, poor wt gain Tests: cardiac cath, ECG, CXR, Echocardiogram Tx: prostaglandins, dieuretics, anti-arrythimics, blood thinner...

Diagnostic tests of respiratory failure ABG analysis Sputum analysis Respiratory failure imaging exams bronchoscopy chest x-ray MRI CT Respiratory failure cardiovascular indicators tachycardia- classic first sx dysrhythmias- new or changed acute HTN with tachycardia (sympathetic response) hypotension due to tachycardia if hypovolemic cyanosis/ pallor Respiratory failure respiratory indicators extreme work of breathing (SOB) use of accessory muscles for breathing...

4 phases of respiration - Correct Answer 1. Pulmonary ventilation 2. External gas exchange 3. Gas transport in the blood 4. Internal gas exchange Respiration - Correct Answer Inhalation and exhalation of air. The process by which O2 is obtained from the environment and delivered to the cells. Structures of the Respiratory System - Correct Answer Nasal cavity,Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, Bronchi, Alveoli pulmonary ventilation - Correct Answer movement of air into and out of the lungs/exc...

NUR 265 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Graded A What is ARDS? - Acute Resp. Failure with these features: -Refractory hypoxemia -Decreased pulmonary compliance -Dyspnea What is refractory hypoxemia? - No matter how much oxygen the patient is on, the O2 sats are not getting any better Is ARDS reversible? - Yes, it is reversible but it needs to e caught early. It can progress to Resp. Failure! What are some common causes of an acute lung injury? - Shock Trauma Serious nervous...

TAMU BIOL 320 Test 1 Questions And Answers with Expert Verified Solutions Describe the basic functions of simple squamous tissue. - - Areas requiring passive diffusion - Areas not requiring much protection *Found in kidneys, serosae, and linings* Describe the basic functions of simple cuboidal tissue. - Secretion and absorption *Ovaries* Describe the basic functions of simple collumnar tissue. - - Secretion of ENZYMES and lubes - Propulsion of stuffs (cilliated) *Digestive system and re...

Which type of exercises should the elderly/cardiac patients not take part in? - Isometric/isotonic exercises due to vagal response When giving diuretics, which electrolyte do you supplement due to the smallest margin of error? - potassium Which system controls stress on the body, or the Fight or Flight instinct? - parasympathetic system stress on the body/mind - negative emotions, insomnia, alertness stress causes: pupils - dilate stress causes: GI - mouth is dry, dec. peristalsis, dec. a...

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 ...

REAL HESI PHARM Version 1&2 EXAM– Q&A(s)! (I scored 1362!!!) SAMPLE QUESTION/PREVIEW #4 – I put 200 @chrisjay HESI RN PHARMACOLOGY 2022 V2 – (ADDED FEW NOTES) @chrisjay 1. Before administering a laxative to a bedfast client, it is most important for the nurse to perform what assessment? A. Observe the skin integrity of the client's rectal and sacral areas B. assess the client strength in moving and turning in the bed C. evaluate the client's...

Sympathetic nervous system regulators correct answer: Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, Dopamine sympathetic nervous system stimulation = correct answer: §Tachycardia §Tremor §Fine Motor Skills (Decreased) §Increased Gross Motor Skills §Peripheral Vision Narrowing §Auditory Exclusion §Decreased Cognitive Ability §Panic §Loss of Bowel or Bladder Control §Submissive Behavior Parasympathetic Nervous system stimulation = correct answer: Simulates digestion, slows hear rate ...

Primary dietary prescription for calcium nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) ? PG. 85 - Answer-Low calcium diet For client with nephrolithiasis the diet should be ___ ash - Answer-Acid If kidney stone is calcium phosphate the diet must be low in ___ too - Answer-Phosphorus Primary diet tx for uric acid nephrolithiasis is __ ____ - Answer-Low purine Client with uric acid nephrolithiasis should have a diet low in ____ - Answer-Methionine What is methionine? - Answer-Precursor of the amino acid c...