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A history of _____ years smoking significantly pack
increases COPD suspicion.
Which medical history finding most strongly Cor pulmonale or long-standing COPD
supports chronic hypoxemia?
Define surgical history. Review of previous procedures that may affect ventilation, airway, or
chest mechanics.
A patient had recent abdominal surgery and now Pain-related splinting causing hypoventilation
has low tidal volumes. Most likely cause?
Thoracic surgery increases risk of postoperative atelectasis
_____.
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Which pulmonary history finding strongly Pulmonary fibrosis
suggests restrictive disease?
Define pulmonary history. Prior and current lung disorders including asthma, COPD, fibrosis, PE,
pneumonia, or sleep apnea.
History of asthma + wheezing + silent chest now Severe bronchospasm with impending respiratory failure
means what?
Medication review should prioritize which Bronchodilators, corticosteroids, mucolytics, antibiotics, sedatives
respiratory drug classes?
Frequent albuterol use may indicate poorly asthma
controlled _____.
Why is sedative medication review critical before Sedatives may depress respiratory drive and elevate PaCO₂
ABG interpretation?
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Define allergy review. Identification of hypersensitivity risks to meds, latex, aerosols, or
environmental triggers.
A patient is allergic to eggs. Which therapy may Some historical formulations of propofol or vaccine-related issues
require caution?
Penicillin allergy should raise concern before antibiotics
administering aerosolized _____.
Which lab value best evaluates oxygen-carrying Hemoglobin
capacity?
Low hemoglobin with normal PaO₂ suggests what Reduced oxygen content despite normal oxygen tension
issue?
Define physician order verification. Confirming prescribed therapy is complete, appropriate, and safe
before implementation.
Oxygen order says "maintain SpO₂ > 92%" in CO₂ Verify target range with provider; COPD goal may be 88-92%
retainer. Best action?
Respiratory progress notes should include patient reassessment
response to therapy and _____.
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A history of _____ years smoking significantly pack
increases COPD suspicion.
Which medical history finding most strongly Cor pulmonale or long-standing COPD
supports chronic hypoxemia?
Define surgical history. Review of previous procedures that may affect ventilation, airway, or
chest mechanics.
A patient had recent abdominal surgery and now Pain-related splinting causing hypoventilation
has low tidal volumes. Most likely cause?
Thoracic surgery increases risk of postoperative atelectasis
_____.
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Which pulmonary history finding strongly Pulmonary fibrosis
suggests restrictive disease?
Define pulmonary history. Prior and current lung disorders including asthma, COPD, fibrosis, PE,
pneumonia, or sleep apnea.
History of asthma + wheezing + silent chest now Severe bronchospasm with impending respiratory failure
means what?
Medication review should prioritize which Bronchodilators, corticosteroids, mucolytics, antibiotics, sedatives
respiratory drug classes?
Frequent albuterol use may indicate poorly asthma
controlled _____.
Why is sedative medication review critical before Sedatives may depress respiratory drive and elevate PaCO₂
ABG interpretation?
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Define allergy review. Identification of hypersensitivity risks to meds, latex, aerosols, or
environmental triggers.
A patient is allergic to eggs. Which therapy may Some historical formulations of propofol or vaccine-related issues
require caution?
Penicillin allergy should raise concern before antibiotics
administering aerosolized _____.
Which lab value best evaluates oxygen-carrying Hemoglobin
capacity?
Low hemoglobin with normal PaO₂ suggests what Reduced oxygen content despite normal oxygen tension
issue?
Define physician order verification. Confirming prescribed therapy is complete, appropriate, and safe
before implementation.
Oxygen order says "maintain SpO₂ > 92%" in CO₂ Verify target range with provider; COPD goal may be 88-92%
retainer. Best action?
Respiratory progress notes should include patient reassessment
response to therapy and _____.
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