UNITED STATES UNIVERSITY MSN 570: Patho NSG 5003 Midterm EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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MSN 570
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United States University
UNITED STATES UNIVERSITY MSN 570: Patho NSG 5003 Midterm EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Respirations that are characterized by alternating periods of deep and shallow breathing are a result of which respiratory mechanism - ANSWER Decreased blood flow to the medulla oblongata
what pulmonary...
, Respirations that are characterized by alternating periods of deep and shallow breathing
are a result of which respiratory mechanism - ANSWER Decreased blood flow to the
medulla oblongata
what pulmonary defense mechanism propels a mucous blanket that entraps particles
moving toward the oropharynx - ANSWER cilia
A
which term is used to identify the movement of gas and air into and out of the lungs -
VI
ANSWER ventilation
aspiration is most likely to occur in the right mainstream bronchus because it -
TU
ANSWER extends vertically from the trachea
when an individual aspirates food particles, where would the nurse expect to hear
decreased or absent breath sounds - ANSWER right lung
IS
which describes the pressure in the pleural space - ANSWER below atmospheric
what medical term is used for a condition that results from pulmonary hypertension,
M
creating chronic pressure overload in the right ventricle - ANSWER cor pulmonale
O
which normal physiologic change occurs in the aging pulmonary system - ANSWER
stiffening of the chest wall
A
Pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH) results from which alteration - ANSWER
narrowed pulmonary capillaries
N
Squamous cell carcinoma of the lung is best described as a tumor that causes which
alterations - ANSWER airway obstruction and atelectasis
JP
what medical term is used to identify the accumulation of air in the pleural space -
ANSWER pneumothorax
Fluid in the pleural space characterizes which condition - ANSWER pleural effusion
How does chest wall compliance in an infant differ from that of an adult - ANSWER
an adult's chest wall compliance is lower than an infants
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