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OCN Study Guide | 347 Questions And Answers Pleural Effusion fluid in pleural space pneumothorax air in the pleural space Which chemo has a high risk for pulmonary toxicity? bleomycin (Blenoxane) For which pulmonary toxicity does bleomycin have a high risk? Pneumonitis Hypocapnia reduced carbon dioxide in the blood Signs and Symptoms of pleural effusion tachypnea (fast breathing) decreased breath sounds dullness to percussion Define Lymphedema obstruction of lymphatic system th...

OCN Study Guide | 347 Questions And Answers Pleural Effusion fluid in pleural space pneumothorax air in the pleural space Which chemo has a high risk for pulmonary toxicity? bleomycin (Blenoxane) For which pulmonary toxicity does bleomycin have a high risk? Pneumonitis Hypocapnia reduced carbon dioxide in the blood Signs and Symptoms of pleural effusion tachypnea (fast breathing) decreased breath sounds dullness to percussion Define Lymphedema obstruction of lymphatic system th...

Eupnea F1.1.1 - ANSWERNormal Breathing eu - normal Bradypnea F1.1.1 - ANSWERAbnormally slow breathing pattern brady - slow ex: suppression by medication Tachypnea F1.1.1 - ANSWERAbnormally fast breathing pattern tachy- fast Apnea F1.1.1 - ANSWERTemporary cessation of breathing What are the normal muscles used in breathing? F1.1.1 - ANSWERDiaphragm and intercostals Accessory muscles F1.1.1 - ANSWERSternocleidomastoid, abdominal, Trapezius, and Costals Abdominal- Unless normall...

Eupnea F1.1.1 - ANSWERNormal Breathing eu - normal Bradypnea F1.1.1 - ANSWERAbnormally slow breathing pattern brady - slow ex: suppression by medication Tachypnea F1.1.1 - ANSWERAbnormally fast breathing pattern tachy- fast Apnea F1.1.1 - ANSWERTemporary cessation of breathing What are the normal muscles used in breathing? F1.1.1 - ANSWERDiaphragm and intercostals Accessory muscles F1.1.1 - ANSWERSternocleidomastoid, abdominal, Trapezius, and Costals Abdominal- Unless normall...

NREMT Practice Test Bank - Multiple Choice Latest Update Already Passed Document Content and Description Below NREMT Practice Test Bank - Multiple Choice Latest Update Already Passed Hypoglycemia and acute ischemic stroke can present similarly because: • A:both oxygen and glucose are needed for brain func tion. • B:the majority of stroke patients have a history of diabetes. • C:the most common cause of a stroke is hypoglycemia. • D:they are both caused by low levels of glucose in the b...

Which of the following patients is experiencing tachypnea? A patient with a respiratory rate of 25 bpm A patient with a respiratory rate of 16 bpm A patient with a respiratory rate of 20 bpm A patient with a respiratory rate of 12 bpm A patient with a respiratory rate of 25 bpm Regarding medical abbreviations, what does the letter C with a line above it mean? with Which patients should you protect yourself with BSI precautions? all patients You initiate treatment of an injured patient. You a...

Midwifery Exam Practice Hypothyroidism - correct answer A condition of a deficient thyroid Tachypnea - correct answer Fast breathing Apnea - correct answer not breathing Antepartum - correct answer before birth Postpartum - correct answer after birth Intrapartum - correct answer between birth Dystocia - correct answer Condition of a difficult/abnormal childbirth Lymphoma - correct answer lymphatic tumor Bradycardia - correct answer slow heart Primigravida - correct an...

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - Correct answer-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - Correct answer-Cardiac tamponade; obstructive s...

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 ...

inspect the chest: without clothes on; 1st assess shape and size; 2nd check for symmetry; 3rd thoracic landmarks; 4th color of skin; 5th check for supernumerary nipples; 6th superficial venous patterns; and 7th observe for rib prominence thoracic landmarks: midline trachea, costal angle, angle of ribs, intercostal spaces, suprasternal notch symmetry of chest: thoracic expansion at costal angle, w/o use of accessory muscles hx questions for cc of resp issue: What is the nature of your cough?; ...