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Pneumonia: CORRECT ANSWER-- Collection and/or consolidation of sputum as a result of a bacterial or viral agent entering the lung on inhalation. - Presents with fever, dyspnea, chills, cyanosis, rhonchi and rales - CXR: scattered infiltrates - CBC: Increased WBC if bacterial, decrease WBC if viral - Interventions: O2 therapy first, suctioning and other bronchial hygiene efforts. - Antibiotics: Penicillin for gram positive organisms, Gentamycin, or other 'mycin antibiotics for gram negati...

Information Gathering - Bronchiectasis (Defined: Abnormal condition where the bronchi secrete large volumes of pus during abnormal dilation.) CORRECT ANSWER-LEVEL I : Productive cough, often with blood, digital clubbing of the nail beds, significant history if infections (recurrent) LEVEL II : Dyspnea LEVEL III : Chest X-ray—generally normal Sputum culture—gram negative bacteria LEVEL IV : Bronchogram is the primary test. Characterized by a "tree in winter pattern" Decision Mak...

Emphysema CORRECT ANSWER-Weakening and e]permanent enlargement of the air spaces distal to the terminal bronchioles Etiology of Emphysema CORRECT ANSWER-Cigarette smoking >80% of all cases Genetic predisposition Occupational exposure Atmospheric pollutants Primary Assessment of Emphysema CORRECT ANSWER-Past medical history Shortness of breath Cough Appearance of the chest Respiratory Pattern Color Appearance of the nail beds Diagnostic chest percussion Breath sounds Second...

is FRC measured in mechanical ventilation CORRECT ANSWER-No Procainamide can be used to treat which rhythm? CORRECT ANSWER-PVC's what does a decrease in PvO2 indicate? CORRECT ANSWER-decrease in cardiac output when do you test deep tendon reflex? CORRECT ANSWER-if muscle weakness is a symptom when to test CSF protein count CORRECT ANSWER-nueromuscular disease when would you test the Babinski reflex CORRECT ANSWER-if head trauma were suspected why do we use PeeP to treat Pulmon...

General Assessment : Visual Assessment (Stage I) CORRECT ANSWER Any assessment that you can do quickly by just glancing at the patient, a monitor, or the patient's record should be done first. Visual assessment items include: General appearance Color Medical history Heart rate (exception to the rule) General Assessment : Bedside (Patient contact) assessment (Stage II) CORRECT ANSWER This includes all things that relate to the respiratory status of the patient and can be done quickly an...

Pneumonia: CORRECT ANSWER - Collection and/or consolidation of sputum as a result of a bacterial or viral agent entering the lung on inhalation. - Presents with fever, dyspnea, chills, cyanosis, rhonchi and rales - CXR: scattered infiltrates - CBC: Increased WBC if bacterial, decrease WBC if viral - Interventions: O2 therapy first, suctioning and other bronchial hygiene efforts. - Antibiotics: Penicillin for gram positive organisms, Gentamycin, or other 'mycin antibiotics for gram negati...

RRT Clin sims Exam 437 Questions with Verified Answers Emphysema - CORRECT ANSWER Weakening and enpermanent enlargement of the air spaces distal to the terminal bronchioles Etiology of Emphysema - CORRECT ANSWER Cigarette smoking >80% of all cases Genetic predisposition Occupational exposure Atmospheric pollutants Primary Assessment of Emphysema - CORRECT ANSWER Past medical history Shortness of breath Cough Appearance of the chest Respiratory Pattern Color Appearance of the...

RRT Clin sims Exam 437 Questions with Verified Answers Emphysema - CORRECT ANSWER Weakening and enpermanent enlargement of the air spaces distal to the terminal bronchioles Etiology of Emphysema - CORRECT ANSWER Cigarette smoking >80% of all cases Genetic predisposition Occupational exposure Atmospheric pollutants Primary Assessment of Emphysema - CORRECT ANSWER Past medical history Shortness of breath Cough Appearance of the chest Respiratory Pattern Color Appearance of the...