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NURS 3320-600: Chapter 19: Thorax and Lungs Questions With Complete Solutions
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NURS 3320-600: Chapter 19: Thorax and Lungs QuestionsWith Complete Solutions
1:2 Correct Answer AP to transverse diameter ratio
12-20 breaths per minute Correct Answer normal respiratory
rate
Air trapping Correct Answer Increased difficulty in getting
breath out.
In COPD, air is trapped in the lungs during forced expiration.
Angina pectoris Correct Answer -Temporary myocardial
ischemia, usually secondary to coronary atherosclerosis.
Location: Anterior chest, shoulders, arms, neck, lower jaw,
upper abdomen.
Quality: Pressing, squeezing
Severity: mild to moderate
Timing: 1-3 minutes but up to 10 minutes
Aggrevators: Exertion, meals, stress
Relievers: Not always but rest; nitroglycerin
Astma Correct Answer Characterized by wheezing, frequent
cough with or without mucous, SOB, and tight chest
Ataxic Correct Answer Significant disorganization with
irregular and varying depths of respirations.
A more extreme Biot respirations indicating respiratory
compromise.
, Biot respirations Correct Answer Irregular patter characterized
by varying depth and rate of respirations followed by periods of
apnea.
May be seen with meningitis or severe brain damage.
Bradypnea Correct Answer Less than 10 breaths/min
May be normal in well-conditioned athletes.
Can occur with medication-induced depression of the respiratory
center, diabetic coma, neurologic damage,
Bronchophony Correct Answer Repeat 99 while you auscultate
with stethoscope. Actual phrase should not be distinguished.
Brown black Correct Answer What color of sputum is
associated with blood (hemoptysis)
Cheyne-Stokes respiration Correct Answer Regular pattern of
breathing characterized by alternating periods of deep, rapid
breathing followed by periods of apnea.
May result from CHF, drug OD, increased ICP, or renal failure.
May be noted in elderly persons during sleep, not related to any
disease process.
Continuous cough Correct Answer Cough associated with
acute infections
Cough in the evenings Correct Answer Cough associated with
exposure to irritants
Cough in the mornings Correct Answer
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