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VCV for ARDS patients leads to high ____ and an increased potential of barotrauma by ______. correct answer: -peak pressures -overdistention of the alveoli A patient with pneumonia is performing PEP therapy. A PEP level of 17 cm H2O is generated during each exhalation. The therapist should: correct answer: -maintain current therapy Normal level is between 10-20cmH2O For ARDS patients, using inspiratory pressures that deliver lower _____ and maintaining plateau pressures at ____ will...

What are the 3 primary physiological changes of aging? - ANSWER-1. Reduced physiological reserve of most body systems, esp. cardiac, resp, renal. 2. Reduced homeostatic mechanisms that fail to adjust regulatory systems (i.e. temp control, fluid/lyte balance, etc.). 3. Impaired immunological function (infection risk is greater, autoimmune dz's more prevalent) What is the preferred amount of exercise for elderly? - ANSWER-30min/day 5 days/wk of moderate exercise. If trying to lose wt:...

MKSAP Pulmonary Medicine Questions And Answers 100% Correct Review 2023 When should one consider COPD? - ANS-chronic cough dyspnea sputum production Hx risk factors: smoking, alpha-1antitrypsin def., and workplace exposure to gasses and fumes How is COPD dx'd? - ANS-spirometry after appropriate tx w/bronchodilator (salbutamol) How does one dx COPD by spirometry and assess the severity of COPD? - ANS-Postbronchodilator FEV1/FVC for dx Postbronchodilator FEV1 for severity What values ...

Final Exam – Study Guide Definitions/Descriptions Describe the type of lesions found in psoriasis & seborrheic and actinic keratosis. Elevated, firm, and rough lesion with flat top surface great er than 1 cm in diameter Describe the skin lesions found in Varicella (chickenpox) and herpes zoster (shingles). Elevated circumscribed, superficial lesion filled with serous fluid, less than 1 cm in diameter Describe the pathogenetic mechanism of polycystic ovarian syndrome (POS). POS has at least two...

NR 602 Midterm Questions and Answers 100% Pass How is Kawasaki disease diagnosed? No specific lab test. (no blood test) Liver tests may be abnormal Diagnosis is made by meeting these criteria: Fever for at least 5 days 4 of these 5 conditions must be met - Mucous membrane changes such as red tongue and dry fissured lips - Swelling of hands and feet. - Enlarged lymph nodes in the neck - Diffuse red rash covering most of the body. - Redness of eyes. o Illness cannot be explained ...

What is Asthma? Correct Answer-wheeze, airway hyperresponsive, aspirin; dx-FEV1/FVC <0. 70,↑FEV₁ by 12%; (tx: β₂-agonist → low dose ICS → low dose ICS + LABA or medium dose ICS→medium dose ICS + LABA) What is Asthma Acute Exacerbation? Correct Answer-O₂, SABA/SAMA, IV glucorticoids, IV Mg What is Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease? Correct Answer-worsened asthma, nasal polyps, ↑eosinophils;(tx- glucocorticoids, removal of NSAID/aspirin + leukotriene receptor antago...

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 ...

PFT Chart correct answer: (Kevin, not sure what to do with this,you'll have to tell me) Obstructive correct answer: Which Pattern is this Flow Volume Loop (short fat loop) Normal correct answer: Which Pattern is this Flow Volume Loop Restrictive correct answer: Which Pattern is this Flow Volume Loop (tall skinny loop) Very Round Loop Pattern on Flow Volume Loop indicates what? correct answer: large, FIXED airway obstruction (like vocal cord paralysis or cancer) ...

NR 601 MIDTERM EXAM / NR601 MIDTERM EXAM (NEW-2024) CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING 1.What are the 3 primary physiological changes of aging?:ANS: 1. Reduced physi- ological reserve of most body systems, esp. cardiac, resp, renal. 2.Reduced homeostatic mechanisms that fail to adjust regulatory systems (i.e. temp control, fluid/lyte balance, etc.). 3.Impaired immunological function (infection risk is greater, autoimmune dz's more prevalent) 2.What is the preferred amount of exercise for elde...

TEST BANK FOR RUPPEL’S MANUAL OF PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTING 12 TH EDITION BY MOTTRAM ANS: A d. Perform at least one more maneuver. Spirometry acceptability and repeatability criteria were achieved. Report the largest FVC and FEV DIF: 3 REF: p. 62 OBJ: EL-1 MSC: NBRC: CPFT 2C-6 1 12. A subject being tested for possible environmental exposure to asbestos produces the following spirometry results: Measured Predicted FVC (L) 4.00 4.07 FEV (L) 3.44 3.37 MVV (L/min) 52 13...