Empyema - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NBRC TMC/CRT/RRT EXAM LATEST After a patient undergoes a thoracentesis, the respiratory therapist notes that the obtained pleural fluid is clear with a slight straw color. This fluid is most likely the result of A. empyema. B. congestive heart failure. C. lung carcinoma. D. hemothorax. - ANSWER- B. congestive heart failure. Which of the following would be most important to evaluate for a patient who is entering a smoking cessation program? A. Height B. Smoking history C. Weight D. Diet - AN...

NBRC TMC/CRT/RRT EXAM LATEST After a patient undergoes a thoracentesis, the respiratory therapist notes that the obtained pleural fluid is clear with a slight straw color. This fluid is most likely the result of A. empyema. B. congestive heart failure. C. lung carcinoma. D. hemothorax. - ANSWER- B. congestive heart failure. Which of the following would be most important to evaluate for a patient who is entering a smoking cessation program? A. Height B. Smoking history C. Weight D. Diet - AN...

Advanced Pathophysiology NURS 5350 Exam 3 What is a cough? Protective reflex that helps clear the airways by an explosive expiration. Acute cough: 2-3 weeks Chronic cough: longer than 3 weeks. Causes: Post nasal drip, GERD, medications (ACE). Hypoventilation vs. Hyperventilation? Hypo: Alveolar ventilation is INADEQUATE: leads to RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS. Hyper: Alveolar ventilation EXCEEDS metabolic demands: Leads to RESPIRATORY ALKALOSIS. What is clubbing? A pai...

Skills USA Medical Terminology Test Guide 2024/2025 Final Questions and Answers Dyspnea - CORRECT ANSWER-difficult or labored breathing ACE inhibitors - CORRECT ANSWER-blocks the action of the enzyme that causes the blood vessels to contract, resulting in hypertension. anoxia - CORRECT ANSWER-absence of oxygen Anemia - CORRECT ANSWER-A condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume. larynospasm - CORRECT ANSWER-the sudden spasmodic cl...

NBRC TMC/CRT/RRT EXAM LATEST 2023- 2024 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |AGRADE After a patient undergoes a thoracentesis, the respiratory therapist notes that the obtained pleural fluid is clear with a slight straw color. This fluid is most likely the result of A. empyema. B. congestive heart failure. C. lung carcinoma. D. hemothorax. - ANSWER- B. congestive heart failure. Which of the following would be most important to evaluate for a patient who is entering a smoking cessation p...

gas exchange Correct Answer-main purpose of the respiratory system upper respiratory tract Correct Answer-nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea lower respiratory tract Correct Answer-bronchi, bronchioles, alveolar ducts, alveoli alveoli Correct Answer-primary site for gas exchange in lungs; interconnected by pores of kohn; composed of cells that provide structure and that secrete surfactant (which prevents collapse) pulmonary circulation Correct Answer-blood for gas exchange pulmonary ar...

Empyema Infection in the pleural cavity. PneumothoraX air in the pleural cavity Plural effusion fluid accumulation in pleural cavity Thoracic cavity houses and protects organs of cardiopulmonary system Pleural cavity contains the lungs Mediastinum Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update 1 | P a g e | © copyright 2024/2025 | Grade A+ center of thoracic cage between right and left lungs; trachea, heart, great blood vessels, various nerves, portions of esophagus, thymu...

BSN HESI 266 Med Surg Exam (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Already Graded A - Nightingale Q: The nurse should explain to a client with lung cancer that pleurodesis is performed to achieve which expected outcome? A. Prevent the formation of effusion fluid. B. Remove fluid from the intrapleural space. C. Debulk tumor to maintain patency of air passages. Relieve empyema after pneumonectomy Answer: A Rationale Instillation of a sclerosing agent to create p...

Dyspnea - difficult or labored breathing ACE inhibitors - blocks the action of the enzyme that causes the blood vessels to contract, resulting in hypertension. anoxia - absence of oxygen Anemia - A condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume. larynospasm - the sudden spasmodic closure of the larynx aneurysm - an excessive localized enlargement of an artery caused by a weakening of the artery wall. empyema - pus in the pleural cavity A...

Pulmology Patho Exam Questions with Correct Answers Define pleural effusion and describe the two different forms of it - Answer-definition = fluid accumulation within the pleural space 1. transudative (hydrothorax) = intact capillaries, low protein, due to condition that DO NOT directly affect pleural tissue and result in fluid diffuses out of capillaries due to high hydrostatic pressure (HF) and low plasma proteins (cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome) 2. exudative = leaky capillaries, high ...