Pfts respiratory Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Wheezing means? Powerful indication of what? correct answer: bronchospasm edema excessive secretions obstructive lung dz What is the order for physical assessment with respiratory? correct answer: Inspect Palpate Percuss Auscultate What patients are contraindicated for PFTs (pulmonary function tests)? correct answer: Acute severe asthma resp distress angina pnemo hemoptysis active TB What is kussmaul respirations? correct answer: rapid, large volume breathing = relate...

Cough what do you want to assess? correct answer: acute vs chronic assessment OLDCARTS Meds allergies medical hx social hx exposure physical exam diagnostic test treatment/plan Sam, age 78, presents to the clinic w/respiratory symptoms. His PFTs are as follows: normal total lung capacity, decreased PaO2, increased PaCO2. On assessment, you auscultate course crackles and forced expiratory wheezes. What is your dx? correct answer: chronic bronchitis African American p...

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 ...

Abbreviations: correct answers -FVC / Forced Vital Capacity -FEV1 / Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second -TLC / Total Lung Capacity -RV / Residual Volume -DLCO / Diffusion Capacity for Carbon Monoxide -BD / Bronchodilator Mechanics of Respiration: Pulmonary Function Tests correct answers Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are non-invasive tests that provide information about lung function. PFTs alone cannot differentiate among the causes of respiratory abnormalities. Therefore, the p...

Exam 2: PRN 1409/ PRN1409 Client-Centered Care III Exam Review| Complete Guide with Verified Answers| Updated 2023/ 2024| Rasmussen Q: Diagnostic visual examination of nose, mouth, and throat what do you need? inspect nose for... how to assess hard and soft palate? how to assess pharynx? inspect pharynx for... inspect paranasal sinuses for... Answer: tongue blade and good light source redness, swelling, discharge, & lumps -nares: pallor, redness, swelling, & polyps -mucus: color, ...

Pulmonar Disease - Answer *classified into 2 broad categories -restrictive vs obstructive - infectious vs non-infectious Restrictive disorders - Answer *unable to breath air in * these ppl have low lung volumes on PFTs *lung volumes are the amount of air the lungs contain at a given time during ventilation. *Examples= aspirations, pulmonary fibrosis, atelectasis, bronchiectasis, bronchitis, and pulmonar edema Obstructive disorders - Answer *unable to exhale the air that has been inhaled ...

Pulmonar Disease - Answer *classified into 2 broad categories -restrictive vs obstructive - infectious vs non-infectious Restrictive disorders - Answer *unable to breath air in * these ppl have low lung volumes on PFTs *lung volumes are the amount of air the lungs contain at a given time during ventilation. *Examples= aspirations, pulmonary fibrosis, atelectasis, bronchiectasis, bronchitis, and pulmonar edema Obstructive disorders - Answer *unable to exhale the air that has been inhaled ...

MN 568 EXAM REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS|AGRADE Cough what do you want to assess? - ANSWER- acute vs chronic assessment OLDCARTS Meds allergies medical hx social hx exposure physical exam diagnostic test treatment/plan Sam, age 78, presents to the clinic w/respiratory symptoms. His PFTs are as follows: normal total lung capacity, decreased PaO2, increased PaCO2. On assessment, you auscultate course crackles and forced expiratory wheezes. What is ...

ADULT HEALTH EXAM 3 QUESTIONSAND ANSWERS LATEST 2023 UPDATE A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a thoracentesis. Prior to the procedure, which of the following actions should the nurse take? (a) Position the client in an upright position, leaning over the bedside table. (b) Explain the procedure. (c) Obtain ABGs. (d) Administer benzocaine spray. - ANSWER (a) Positioning the client in an upright position, leaning over the bedside table. This widens the intercostal space ...

Cough what do you want to assess? - acute vs chronic assessment OLDCARTS Meds allergies medical hx social hx exposure physical exam diagnostic test treatment/plan Sam, age 78, presents to the clinic w/respiratory symptoms. His PFTs are as follows: normal total lung capacity, decreased PaO2, increased PaCO2. On assessment, you auscultate course crackles and forced expiratory wheezes. What is your dx? - chronic bronchitis African American pt's seems to have a negative ...