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AG-ACNP Boards – Respiratory Questions and Answers
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AG-ACNP Boards – RespiratoryQuestions and Answers
What are the microorganisms associated with HAP? Correct Ans-Staphylococcus aureus
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Haemophilius influenzae
VAP is associated most commonly with what microorganism? Correct Ans-Pseudomonas
Explain the pathology of a pneumothorax. Correct Ans-Gas enters into pleural space
Increased pleural pressures
Impairs respiration
Collapsed lung
What are the hallmark signs and symptoms of a pneumothorax? Correct Ans-Chest pain
Dyspnea
Cough
Diminished breath sounds on affected side
Hypotension
What is the gold standard for diagnosing a pneumothorax? Correct Ans-CXR
, At what point does a pneumothorax become symptomatic and require intervention? Correct
Ans-When the pneumothorax is >20%
What intervention is used first in the management on a non-emergent pneumothorax? Correct
Ans-Chest tube placement 4th-5th ICS MAL
What is the immediate intervention indicated for a tension pneumothorax? Correct Ans-
Needle thoracostomy 2nd ICS MCL
What is the leading cause of inpatient hospital death? Correct Ans-Pulmonary Embolism.
Identify the risk factors of a pulmonary embolism. Correct Ans-Immobility
Venous stasis
Hypercoagulable states
Endothelial damage
Recent surgery of a long-bone
PO contraceptives
What are the hallmark signs and symptoms of a pulmonary embolism? Correct Ans-ACUTE
SOB
Hypotension
Tachycardia
Chest pain
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