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RRT Clin Sims- Lindsey Jones Latest Update Graded A+ Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity.) 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 : Chest X-ray—flattened diaphragms, hyperlucency,...

Pneumonia: CORRECT ANSWER - Collection and/or consolidation of sputum as a result of a bacterial or viral agent entering the lung on inhalation. - Presents with fever, dyspnea, chills, cyanosis, rhonchi and rales - CXR: scattered infiltrates - CBC: Increased WBC if bacterial, decrease WBC if viral - Interventions: O2 therapy first, suctioning and other bronchial hygiene efforts. - Antibiotics: Penicillin for gram positive organisms, Gentamycin, or other 'mycin antibiotics for gram negati...

Emphysema CORRECT ANSWER-Weakening and e]permanent enlargement of the air spaces distal to the terminal bronchioles Etiology of Emphysema CORRECT ANSWER-Cigarette smoking >80% of all cases Genetic predisposition Occupational exposure Atmospheric pollutants Primary Assessment of Emphysema CORRECT ANSWER-Past medical history Shortness of breath Cough Appearance of the chest Respiratory Pattern Color Appearance of the nail beds Diagnostic chest percussion Breath sounds Second...

Information Gathering - Bronchiectasis (Defined: Abnormal condition where the bronchi secrete large volumes of pus during abnormal dilation.) CORRECT ANSWER-LEVEL I : Productive cough, often with blood, digital clubbing of the nail beds, significant history if infections (recurrent) LEVEL II : Dyspnea LEVEL III : Chest X-ray—generally normal Sputum culture—gram negative bacteria LEVEL IV : Bronchogram is the primary test. Characterized by a "tree in winter pattern" Decision Mak...

Pneumonia: CORRECT ANSWER-- Collection and/or consolidation of sputum as a result of a bacterial or viral agent entering the lung on inhalation. - Presents with fever, dyspnea, chills, cyanosis, rhonchi and rales - CXR: scattered infiltrates - CBC: Increased WBC if bacterial, decrease WBC if viral - Interventions: O2 therapy first, suctioning and other bronchial hygiene efforts. - Antibiotics: Penicillin for gram positive organisms, Gentamycin, or other 'mycin antibiotics for gram negati...

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RRT Clin sims Exam 437 Questions with Verified Answers Emphysema - CORRECT ANSWER Weakening and enpermanent enlargement of the air spaces distal to the terminal bronchioles Etiology of Emphysema - CORRECT ANSWER Cigarette smoking >80% of all cases Genetic predisposition Occupational exposure Atmospheric pollutants Primary Assessment of Emphysema - CORRECT ANSWER Past medical history Shortness of breath Cough Appearance of the chest Respiratory Pattern Color Appearance of the...

Emphysema correct answer: Weakening and e]permanent enlargement of the air spaces distal to the terminal bronchioles Etiology of Emphysema correct answer: Cigarette smoking >80% of all cases Genetic predisposition Occupational exposure Atmospheric pollutants Primary Assessment of Emphysema correct answer: Past medical history Shortness of breath Cough Appearance of the chest Respiratory Pattern Color Appearance of the nail beds Diagnostic chest percussion Breath sounds ...

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Information Gathering - Bronchiectasis (Defined: Abnormal condition where the bronchi secrete large volumes of pus during abnormal dilation.) LEVEL I : Productive cough, often with blood, digital clubbing of the nail beds, significant history if infections (recurrent) LEVEL II : Dyspnea LEVEL III : Chest X-ray—generally normal Sputum culture—gram negative bacteria LEVEL IV : Bronchogram is the primary test. Characterized by a "tree in winter pattern" Decision Making - Bron...