CRT/RRT, NBRC | 322 Questions with complete solution graded A+

Ascites - accumulation of fluid in the abdomen caused by LIVER FAILURE Venous distention - -occurs with CHF -seen with obstructive patients (seen in exhalation phase) Capillary refill - -indication of peripheral circulation -Normal 3 seconds Jaundice skin color - -increase in bilirubin. -mostly in face and trunk Bradypnea (oligopnea) - -decreased respiratory rate (12bpm) variable depth and irregular rhythm Hyperpnea - -increased rate, depth, with regular rhythm Cheyne-Stokes - -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 - -increased rate and depth with irregular periods of apnea -CNS problem, head/brain injury Kussmaul's - -increased rate, depth, irregular rhythm, breathing sounds labored -Raspy voiceApneustic - prolonged gasping inspiration followed by extremely short, insufficient expiration -respiratory center problems, trauma, tumor cachectic - muscle atrophy/loss of muscle tone retractions - -chest moves inward during inspiratory efforts instead of outward -blocked airway in adults = INTUBATE -RDS in infants Character of cough - -dry, non-productive cough may indicate tumor in the lungs or asthma -productive cough may indicate infection