Normal pft - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

34 yo G3P1 at 26 wks has difficulty catching her breath - physiologic dyspnea of pregnancy What are the normal physiologic changes to the PFT during pregnancy? - -inspiratory capacity increases by 15% -increase in TV and IRV -increase minute ventilation -FRC is reduced to 80% What are the common causes of acute pulm edema? - tocolytic use, cardiac disease, fluid overload, preeclampsia If patient presents with classic signs of molar pregnancy, what is next step? - chest x-ray lungs are ...

Emphysema : Obstructive Definition, Clinical Evidence, Chest Xray, CBC, ABG, PFT & Key interventions **EXAM Challenge: You may be tempted to utilize high FiO2 because of the severity of hypoxemia. You may also be tested with an emergency, the only time it is appropriate to use 100% O2 on a COPD patient D: Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity C.E.: Barrel chest, Access. musc. use, Clubbing, Smoking hx, Occupational hazard (smoke, asbestos, other pul...

a chronic cough last longer than - correct answer-3 weeks you are doing a cerumen extraction and touch the external meatus of your pts ear. he winces and starts coughing. what is the name of this reflex? - correct answer-arnold reflex julie has a postnasal drip along with her cough. you assess her for - correct answer-allergic or vasomotor rhinitis a patient with hypertension comes in and insists that one of his new meds is cousing him to cough. when looking at his list of meds you thin...

CSE DISEASE PROSSESS Q&A Emphysema - ANS-VISUAL -cyanosis -barrel chest -accessory muscle use -digital clubbing BASIC LAB -chest x-ray (increased a-p diameter flattened diaphragm, hyperlucency, diminished pulmonary markings) -cbc: increase in wbc and rbc -abg -sputum culture DECISION MAKING -pulmonary rehab -bronchodilator -smoking cessation (if smoker) Chronic Bronchitis - ANS-VISUAL -cough, sputum BASIC LAB -chest x-ray (may be normal or show hyperlucency, diminished pulmo...

PFT Test 1 All Answers Correct PFT Goals - Detect restrictive lung defects (reduced lung volumes) - Detect obstructive lung defects (reduced airflows) - Detect gas transfer abnormalities (diffusion) - Detect respiratory muscle weakness Basic and Commonly Performed PFT - Vital Capacity: Measures the largest volume of air that can be moved into or out of the lungs and is related to the standing height of the patient. Maximal Voluntary Ventilation (MVV) - Definition: Can be used to assess p...

FVC low and FEV1/FVC ratio normal? What pattern of lung disease does this represent? - restrictive FVC normal and FEV1/FVC ratio decreased? What pattern of lung disease does this represent? - obstructive FVC decreased and FEV1/FVC ratio decreased? What pattern of lung disease does this represent? - obstructive and restrictive If a PFT results restriction or a mixed pattern, what should be done to confirm type? - another PFT (inhalation of elements, i.e. nitrogen, oxygen, helium, and carbo...

ADULTS - respiratory assessment - ANSWER-INSPECTION: Observe pattern of breathing, inspect for signs of disease PALPATION: (1) trachea at suprasternal notch (2) posterior chest wall (3) Anterior Chest Wall (Cardiac Impulse PERCUSSION: Identity dull areas or hyperresont areas AUSCULTATION: listen for lung sounds 1) What are pulmonary function tests for? 2) When are PFT contraindicated? 3) What are normal PFT levels? - ANSWER-1) Measures: Airflow rates Lung Volumes Ability of lungs to...

The strongest identifiable predisposing factor for the development of asthma is _________, but obesity is increasingly recognized as a risk factor. - correct answer Atopy A syndrome characterized by a tendency to be "hyperallergic". (papa 243) Essentials of Asthma Diagnosis: - Episodic or chronic symptoms of airflow obstruction. - Reversibility of airflow obstruction, either spontaneously or following bronchodilator therapy. - Symptoms frequently worse at night or in the early morni...

Emphysema : Obstructive Definition, Clinical Evidence, Chest Xray, CBC, ABG, PFT & Key interventions **EXAM Challenge: You may be tempted to utilize high FiO2 because of the severity of hypoxemia. You may also be tested with an emergency, the only time it is appropriate to use 100% O2 on a COPD patient - D: Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity C.E.: Barrel chest, Access. musc. use, Clubbing, Smoking hx, Occupational hazard (smoke, asbestos, other p...

PFT EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS PFT Exam Questions 2024 PFT Exam Answers 2024 PFT Exam PFT Exam 2024 Questions And Answers Pdf Download PFT Exam 2024 Questions PFT Exam 2024 Answers PFT Exam 2024 Pdf Download Free PFT 2024 Exam Questions And Answers PFT 2024 Exam Questions PFT 2024 Exam Answers PFT 2024 Exam PFT 2024 Pdf Download Free PFT 2024 Questions And Answers Download Free PFT 2024 Practice Questions And Answers PFT 2024 Practice Questions 2024 PFT Practice Questions And Answers...