Lung capacity - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A 65 kg spinal cord injured patient has developed atelectasis. His inspiratory capacity is 30% of his predicted value. What bronchial hygiene therapy would be most appropriate initially? correct answer: IPPB with normal saline A patient on VC ventilation has demonstrated auto-PEEP on ventilator graphics. Which of the following controls, when adjusted independently, would increase expiratory time? (select all that apply) 1. Tidal volume 2. Respiratory Rate 3. Inspiratory flow 4. Sen...

platelets small fragments of larger cells produced in bone marrow that initiate clotting Leukocyte (wbc) Protect against invading microorganisms Erythrocyte (rbc) Contain hgb and enables cell to bind oxygen molecules Plasma Fluid medium that allows transport of blood components Capillaries Smallest vessels Veins (except pulmonary) Carry deoxygenated blood back to heart Pulmonary Vein Carries oxygenated blood from lungs to heart Arteries (except Pulmonary) Carry oxygenated blood aw...

The nurse is caring for a client with a severe nosebleed. The health care provider inserts a nasal sponge. What should the nurse teach the client about this intervention? A. The sponge creates a risk for viral sinusitis B. The sponge can stay in place for 3 to 4 days if needed C. The client should remain supine while the sponge is in place D. NSAIDs are contraindicated while the sponge is in place ANS: B _____________________________________________________________________________________...

1. E-D = ERV 160. A healthy 30-year-old woman is referred for a life insurance physical exam. History reveals that she has never smoked and vesicular breath sounds are heard at the periph- ery of the lung with aus- cultation. In the patient's spirometry tracing below, the expiratory reserve vol- ume (ERV) equals which of the following? 2. .21*380 = 80 mmHg 161. A group of third-year medical students accom- panied a medical mission team to Peru, South Amer- ica. After arriving at the ai...

plasma membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus - Answer- what 3 parts does every cell in the human body have? metabolic life (cellular functions) - Answer- what functions do organelles carry out? processes that include growth, metabolism, replication, protein synthesis, & movement - Answer- what are the metabolic functions? plasma membrane - Answer- made of a phospholipid bilayer embedded w proteins cytoplasm - Answer- semi fluid substance inside the membrane that contains organelles nucleus...

Final Exam: NR601/ NR 601 Primary Care of the Maturing & Aged Family Practicum Final Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 2023/ 2024 New Update 1. The following are components of the open disclosure of medical error, except: a. An apology to the injured patient. b. An explanation of the error in lay language. c. A best guess as to why the error occurred. d. An assurance that a full investigation will take place. Answer: c. A best guess as to why the er...

CSST Exam Study Prep (Review in progress... again. 12/3/18) Questions meant to assist in studying for the California OSHA Division of Occupational Safety Health certified site surveillance technician (CSST) Exam 2024 Why was asbestos added to construction materials ? -Answer-It was a great insulator and binder. It added strength and durability against weathering and use. It was non-corrosive, did not conduct electricity, and made spray-on products easier to apply. What are the two classes ...

TEST BANK For Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses 19th Edition Michelle Willihnganz ||All Chapters (1 - 48)||Newest Version 2024 A+ Test Bank For Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses 19th Edition By Michelle J. Willihnganz, Samuel L. Gurevitz, Bruce Clayton Complete MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which name identifies a drug listed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)? a. Brand b. Nonproprietary c. Official d. Trademark ANS: C The official name is the name under which a drug i...

FP-C/CCP-C diagnostic exam 2023 Questions and Answers 1. When inflated to the correct pressure saline from the ART line infuses at what rate? A. 30 ml/hr B. 3 ml/hr C. 5 ml/hr D. 300 ml/hr E. It does not infuse any fluid: B. 3 ml/hr 2. he amount of air moved with one normal respiratory cycle is called: A. Minute volume B. Alveolar air C. Tidal volume D. Dead air space E. Total lung capacity: C. Tidal volume 3. What is the formula for VE? A. Vt X F B. F X PEEP C. pPlat - PEEP D. ...

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 ...