Copd pneumonia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Test Bank for Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology Essentials of Respiratory Care 7th Edition by Des Jardins Chapter 2 Ventilation MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What instrument is used to measure P atm ? a. dynameter c. barometer b. altimeter d. hygrometer ANS: C Feedback A B C D A barometer is used to measure barometric (P B A barometer is used to measure barometric (P B A barometer is used to measure barometric (P B A barometer is used to measure barometric (P B ) or atmospheric (...

NUR 634 Midterm Exam - Questions, Answers and Feedback A 55-year-old smoker complains of chest pain and gestures with a closed fist over her sternum to describe it. Which of the following diagnoses should you consider because of her gesture? A. Bronchitis B. Costochondritis C. Pericarditis D. Angina pectoris Feedback: The clenched fist of Levine's sign, while not completely specific for ischemic pain, should definitely cause you to consider this etiology. Bronchitis is usually painless, and p...

REGIS NU 650 FINAL EXAM COMPLETE SOLUTION (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) 2023-2024 SCORE 100%. Order of Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER Inspection, Palpation, Percussion and Auscultation. EXCEPT with abdomen Comprehensive Health History - CORRECT ANSWER chief complaint, reason for visit, ROS, past medical and surgical history, social history and family history Pediatric Body measurements - CORRECT ANSWER length, height, weight, head circumference fro birth to 36 months Normal/Hypertension cut off - ...

The nurse assesses a patient with shortness of breath for evidence of long-standing hypoxemia by inspecting: A. Chest excursion B. Spinal curvatures C. The respiratory pattern D. The fingernail and its base D. The fingernail and its base Clubbing, a sign of long-standing hypoxemia, is evidenced by an increase in the angle between the base of the nail and the fingernail to 180 degrees or more, usually accompanied by an increase in the depth, bulk, and sponginess of the end of the finger. ...

80. Daily fluid loss from lungs 81. Daily fluid loss via kidneys 82. A sign of hypocalcemia. Carpal spasm caused by inflating a blood pressure cuff above the client's systolic pressure and leaving it in place for 3 minutes. 83. A patient w/COPD is most likely to have: respiratory acidosis metabolic acidosis respiratory alkalosis metabolic alkalosis 84. A patient w/DKA is most likely to have: respiratory acidosis metabolic acidosis respiratory alkalosis metabolic alkalosis ...

Common CAP pathogens Correct Answer S. Pneumoniae (most common) H. Influenzae (smokers/COPD) P. Aeruginosa (CF) CAP first line treatment Correct Answer Macrolides, Doxycyline, Amoxicillin what to give if 1st CAP treatment doesn't work? Correct Answer Respiratory Fluoroquinolone if not received abx in the past 3 months Mycoplasma pneumoniae Correct Answer atypical pneumonia; commonly seen in children pediatric atypical pneumonia treatment Correct Answer Macrolides (Erythromycin), i...

Progressive Care RN A v1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass Which of the following medications is MOST commonly indicated for patients with CHF? Ace inhibitors A patient was involved in a motor vehicle accident and CAT scan results reveal a right sided SDH. What would be an expected neurological assessment finding in this patient? Dilated right pupil What is the most common symptom of SIADH? Fluid retention Upon arrival to the unit, you receive report on four PCU patients. Which patient should ...

Exam 2: Module 3 & Module 4- FSCJ 1460C Questions and Answers The nurse assesses a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which finding does the nurse anticipate when inspecting the chest? a. A ratio of 1 : 2 when comparing the side and front views of the chest b. A barrel chest c. A concave shape to the sternum d. A severe lateral curvature of the spine - Answer- b. A barrel chest Which is a goal for a patient with the nursing diagnosis of Impaired Airway Clearance? ...

Medical Surgical Telemetry B Exam Questions And Answers The physician has ordered for your COPD patient to receive 80mg of Solu-Medrol IV every 8 hours. The medication is supplied as 125 milligrams in a 2ml vial. How much of the medication should the nurse administer to ensure the ordered dose is given. - ANS Wrong Answer: 1.5ml Which of the following PPE is required for the staff entering a patient's room who has been diagnosed with pneumonia and is positive for MRSA - ANS wrong a...

Hypokalemia and lasix - Answer- If pt is Hypokalemic, report to RN before giving Lasix Hypervolemia Causes - Answer- CKD, liver disease, cirrhosis, CHF, increased salt intake, COPD Hypervolemia Signs and symptoms - Answer- Headache, Confusion, Nausea, Vomiting, Coma Hypovolemia Causes - Answer- Vomiting, DM, fever, heat exposure, exercise, no water access, significant injury to skin Moat accurate assessment of water balance - Answer- daily weights in similar clothing, same scale, sam...