Lung volumes - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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 ...

LINDSEY JONES- TMC ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023 (VERIFIED ANSWERS) 1. Which is the preferred order to manipulate a mechanical ventilator in order to gradually increase alveolar minute ventilation while limiting MAP? ANSWER - Decrease mechanical deadspace, increase VT, increase RR 2. An air-entrainment jet nebulizer is set at 50%. The respiratory therapist analyzes the oxygen coming from the end of the tubing and finds it is 60%. Which of the following most likely explains this ...

PCCN Exam Questions and Answers what are first clues of ARDS? - Answer-tachypnea, progressive hypoxemia, acute onset what do you see on CXR with ARDS? - Answer-ground glass opacities, WHITE OUT treatment for ARDS: - Answer-intubate, use low tidal volumes, permissive with high CO2, use PEEP to pop alveoli open and pushes fluid out of alveoli back into interstitium three types of non-small cell lung cancer: - Answer-adenocarcinoma large cell carcinoma squamous cell carcinoma what i...

NU 606: Exam 1 Questions with Verified Answers. What are the alterations in lung volumes seen in restrictive lung disease? ️ Decreased FRC, Decreased TLC, Decreased FVC What is the primary function of the pulmonary system? ️ Exchange of gases in the environment and in the blood. What are the 3 steps involved in the pulmonary system? ️ Ventilation, Diffusion, and Perfusion. What is ventilation? ️ Movement of air into and out of the lungs. What is diffusion? ️ Movement of gases ...

(RRT) Registered Respiratory - Kettering (Multiple Choice) Exam 100% Correct The Pulmonologist Determines A Patient Has Dyspnea, Diminished Breath Sounds With A Dull Percussion Note On The Left. The Chest Radiograph Indicates A Tracheal Shift To The Right. Which Of The Following Disease States Should The Therapist Suspect Is Affecting The Patient? 1) Tension Pneumothorax 2) Lung Abscess 3) Atelectasis 4) Pleural Effusion ANS: 4 Rationale: A Pleural Effusion Causes Fluid To Acc...

Synthesis of which of the following are subject to end-product inhibition? A. AMP, GMP, and CTP only B. AMP, GMP, CTP, and UTP C. AMP and GMP only D. UTP and CTP only correct answers B. AMP, GMP, CTP, and UTP B. The diagram shows that AMP, GMP, and CTP all exert end-product (term-12feedback) inhibition, and the passage states that UTP inhibits carbamoyl phosphate synthase, a necessary enzyme in the pathway to UTP synthesis. Which of the following is the most likely value of an asth...

Bios 255 Week 6 Respiratory System Anatomy Lab Answered 2024. Week 6 Respiratory System-Anatomy Learning Objectives:  Describe the gross anatomical features of the respiratory tract.  Trace the flow of air into and out of the lungs.  Explain how Boyle’s law relates to the changing intrapleural and alveolar air pressures and volumes during respiration.  Define various pulmonary volumes. Introduction: The respiratory tract carries air to and from the lungs. Air drawn in thro...

ATI-TEAS Practice Tests Nov 2022. aka the windpipe - is a cylindrical portion of the respiratory tract that joins the larynx with the lungs connects the throat to the stomach - when someone swallows, this contracts to force the food down into the stomach - like other structures in the respiratory system, this structure secretes mucus for lubrication (1) Identify the tissue(s) that is/are striated (2) Identify the tissue(s) that is/are NOT striated a) cardiac b) smooth c) skel...

Measurement of lung volumes (TLC) is indicated: A) To assess response to exercise training B) Whenever simple spirometry is performed C) To diagnose restrictive lung disease D) When hypoxemia is suspected correct answers C Arterial blood gases would be indicated in which of the following patients? A) An adult with exercise induced bronchospasm B) An adult with a suspected shunt C) An adolescent with myasthenia gravis D) An obese child correct answers B A 60 year old male complains ...

Exam 3: NSG533/ NSG 533 (New 2024/ 2025) Advanced Pharmacology Complete Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | A Grade QUESTION COPD patho -Repeated exposure to noxious particles and gasses causes chronic inflammation,resulting in changes to central and peripheral airways, lung parenchyma, pulmonary vasculature that leads to obstruction -Imbalance between proteases and antiproteases in lungs and oxidative stress -Inflammation is mediated through inflammat...