Cardiopulmonary Bonus

Question 1

Asthma

Answer 1

Airway narrowing, swelling
May produce extra mucus

Coughing, wheezing/whistling, SOB

Question 2

Chronic bronchitis

Answer 2

Inflammation/swelling of bronchial tubes

Mucus build up

Question 3

Emphysema

Answer 3

Permanent enlargement of air spaces w/ destruction of alveolar walls

Reduced gas exchange, impaired expiratory airflow, air trapping

Question 4

Pneumonia

Answer 4

Infection in one or both lungs (bacteria, fungi, viruses)

Inflammation in air sacs

Alveoli filled w/ fluid or pus

Difficulty breathing

Question 5

Pleural effusion

Answer 5

Build up of excess fluid b/t layers of pleura outside the lungs

Question 6

Pneumothorax

Answer 6

Collapsed lung

Air leakage into space b/t lung and chest wall causes lung collapse

trachea deviates to CL to impairment

Question 7

Atelectasis

Answer 7

Collapse of lung or lobe of lung (deflated alveoli)

Common following surgery

Question 8

Fremitus

Answer 8

Vibratory tremors
Can be felt thru palpation

“99”, “blue moon”

Question 9

Acute compartment syndrome sxs

Answer 9

6 Ps
Pain
Palpable tenderness
Paresthesia
Pallor
Paresis
Pulselessness

Question 10

Myocardial ischemia

Answer 10

Left neck/jaw pain along w/ chest pain

Question 11

Anaphylaxis

Answer 11

Sudden hives, itching, SOB, rapid or weak pulse

Question 12

Diabetic ketoacidosis

Answer 12

Excessive thirst, confusion, difficulty concentrating, fruity odor

Question 13

Heat stroke

Answer 13

Temp >104, altered mental status, hot, dry skin, tachycardia, headache