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EXAM:CRT/RRT (NBRC) FULL REVIEW EXAM WITH 100% SOLVED SOLUTIONS Ascites Correct Answer-accumulation of fluid in the abdomen caused by LIVER FAILURE Venous distention Correct Answer--occurs with CHF -seen with obstructive patients (seen in exhalation phase)

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EXAM: CRT/RRT (NBRC) FULL REVIEW EXAM WITH 100%
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Ascites Correct Answer-accumulation of fluid in the abdomen caused by LIVER FAILURE




Venous distention Correct Answer--occurs with CHF


-seen with obstructive patients (seen in exhalation phase)




Capillary refill Correct Answer--indication of peripheral circulation


-Normal < 3 seconds




Jaundice skin color Correct Answer--increase in bilirubin.


-mostly in face and trunk




Bradypnea (oligopnea) Correct Answer--decreased respiratory rate (<12bpm) variable

depth and irregular rhythm




Hyperpnea Correct Answer--increased rate, depth, with regular rhythm

,EXAM: CRT/RRT (NBRC) FULL REVIEW EXAM WITH 100%
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Cheyne-Stokes Correct Answer--gradually increasing then decreasing rate and depth in a

cycle lasting from 30 - 180 secs, with apnea up to 60 secs




-increased ICP, meningitis, overdose




Biots Correct Answer--increased rate and depth with irregular periods of apnea




-CNS problem, head/brain injury




Kussmaul's Correct Answer--increased rate, depth, irregular rhythm, breathing sounds

labored


-Raspy voice




Apneustic Correct Answer-prolonged gasping inspiration followed by extremely short,

insufficient expiration




-respiratory center problems, trauma, tumor

,EXAM: CRT/RRT (NBRC) FULL REVIEW EXAM WITH 100%
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cachectic Correct Answer-muscle atrophy/loss of muscle tone




retractions Correct Answer--chest moves inward during inspiratory efforts instead of

outward


-blocked airway in adults = INTUBATE


-RDS in infants




Character of cough Correct Answer--dry, non-productive cough may indicate tumor in the

lungs or asthma


-productive cough may indicate infection




evidence of difficult airway Correct Answer--short receding mandible (chin)


-enlarged tongue (macroglossia)


-bull neck


-limited neck range-of-motion

, EXAM: CRT/RRT (NBRC) FULL REVIEW EXAM WITH 100%
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pulsus paradoxus Correct Answer--pulse/blood pressure varies with respiration. may

indicate severe air trapping (status asthmaticus or cardiac tamponade)




tactile fremitus Correct Answer--vibrations felt by hand on chest wall


-vocal fremitus: voice vibrations on the chest wall


-pleural rub fremitus: grating sensation due to roughened pleural spaces


-Rhonchial fremitus(palpable rhonchi): secretions in airways




Crepitus Correct Answer--bubbles of air under skin that can be palpated and indicates

subcutaneous emphysema




Resonant percussion Correct Answer--hollow sound


-normal lungs




Flat percussion Correct Answer--heard over sternum, muscles, or areas of atelectasis

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