Spirometry determines - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PFT - Answer- Pulmonary Function testing, Clinical examination used to evaluate the lung function of a particular individual and help to determine an answer to clinical question PFT Determines - Answer- Obstruction or Restrictive If meds are effecting the lungs from start to finish Airway function - Answer- Spirometry Categories of PFT - Answer- Lung volume and ventilation DLCO Testing - Answer- Diffusing lung Carbon Monoxide Pre/Post Bronchodrulator - Answer- For airflow obstru...

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 ...

NSG 6340 PREDICTOR STUDY GUIDE 2 1. A 37-year-old female patient with a history of a single episode of depression and frequent complaints of PMS is being treated for hypothyroidism. Today she complains of poor concentration and fatigue. Initially, the NP should: a. Question her further 3. Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention? a. Annual influenza vaccination 7. A 35-year old female with a history of mitral valve prolapse is scheduled for routine dental cleaning. Accor...

A nurse is preparing to insert an IV catheter into a client's arm prior to initiating IV fluid therapy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to prevent infection? a) Thread the IV catheter so that the hub rests at the insertion site b) Shave excess hair from around the insertion site c) Cleanse the site with hydrogen peroxide before IV catheter insertion d) Palpate the site carefully just before inserting the IV catheter -Correct Answer A Inserting the cath...

what does pulmonary function tell us correct answers volume capacity flow compliance diffusion effectiveness of therapy what affects the overall pulmonary function? correct answers -condition of the airways -gas exchange -alveolar capillary membrane -gas distribution through the pulmonary tree -structure and compliance of the thorax and lungs -respiratory muscle strength -neuromuscular control of breathing what are the uses for pulmonary function testing? correct answers rt a di...

what does pulmonary function tell us correct answers volume capacity flow compliance diffusion effectiveness of therapy what affects the overall pulmonary function? correct answers -condition of the airways -gas exchange -alveolar capillary membrane -gas distribution through the pulmonary tree -structure and compliance of the thorax and lungs -respiratory muscle strength -neuromuscular control of breathing what are the uses for pulmonary function testing? correct answers rt a di...

Galen NUR 242 Exam 3 Respiratory Set: Questions With 100%Verified Answers Clinical considerations of thoracentesis - Position patient leaned over bedside table and prevent them from falling MD should remove no more than 1000cc at a time STAT post procedure CXR to rule out pneumothorax Deep breathing following thoracentesis to help lung expansion Consequences of obstructive sleep apnea - relationship tensions, hypertension, right sided heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, arrhy...

PFT correct answers Pulmonary Function testing, Clinical examination used to evaluate the lung function of a particular individual and help to determine an answer to clinical question PFT Determines correct answers Obstruction or Restrictive If meds are effecting the lungs from start to finish Airway function correct answers Spirometry Categories of PFT correct answers Lung volume and ventilation DLCO Testing correct answers Diffusing lung Carbon Monoxide Pre/Post Bronchodrulato...

PFT correct answers Pulmonary Function testing, Clinical examination used to evaluate the lung function of a particular individual and help to determine an answer to clinical question PFT Determines correct answers Obstruction or Restrictive If meds are effecting the lungs from start to finish Airway function correct answers Spirometry Categories of PFT correct answers Lung volume and ventilation DLCO Testing correct answers Diffusing lung Carbon Monoxide Pre/Post Bronchodrulato...

THERAPIST MULTIPLE-CHOICE EXAMINATION: PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS The physician orders a 35% aerosol mask to be set up for a patient who requires an inspiratory flow of 42 L/min. What is the minimum flow rate to which the flowmeter must be set to meet this patient's in- spiratory flow demands? A. 6 L/min B. 8 L/min C. 10 L/min D. 12 L/min - ANS B, The air/O2ratio for a 35% oxygen mixture is 5 : 1. To calculate total flow output from this device, add the ratio parts together ...