7. Pulmonary PE Flashcards
1
Q
primary central controller of respiration?
A
medulla
2
Q
medulla cells responsible for respiratory rhythm?
inspiration?
expiration?
A
pre-botzinger complex
dorsal
ventral
3
Q
wt causes central chemoreceptor response?
A
pH changes in CSF
4
Q
how does tracheal alignment shift in pneumothorax?
pleural effusion?
fibrosis or atelectasis?
pulmonary consolidation?
A
pneumothorax - shift to unaffected side
pleural effusion - unaffected
fibrosis or atelectasis - affected
pulmonary consolidation - no shift
5
Q
wt causes increased fremitis?
A
alveolar consolidation
6
Q
2 causes of hyperresonance?
A
COPD/emphysema, pneumothorax
7
Q
2 causes of hyporesonance?”
A
effusion
consolidation
8
Q
gold criteria for obstructive PFT?
A
FEV/FVC < 70
9
Q
gold criteria for restrictive PFT?
A
TLC < 80%
