Cardiopulmonary Exam- Pathologies- Pneumonia

Question 1

is pneumonia obstructive or restrictive?

Answer 1

restrictive (inhale)

Question 2

give 7 points relating to body functions/structures?

Answer 2

-infection of lungs=inflammation of air sacs
-swelling (fluid in alveoli/consolidation of air sacs with fluid and pus)=increased thickness of alveolar walls=reduced concentration of oxygen for diffusion
-coughing=phlegm production
fever, sweating, shaking, chills
-increased WOB/SOB
-low oxygen sats
-high RR/HR
-xray= white areas of consolidation

Question 3

give 3 points relating to activities?

Answer 3

• difficulty walking/moving around
• difficult to complete chores
• greatly reduced exercise tolerance

Question 4

give 4 points relating to participation?

Answer 4

• SOB/coughing= cant do sports
• working (esp. in manual labour) may be too challenging
• social activities/hobbies may be difficult
• may need support for family care etc.

Question 5

give 3 points relating to environmental factors?

Answer 5

• exposure to chemicals, toxins, pollution etc
• can they commute to work/home etc?
• living situation i.e stairs etc.

Question 6

give 8 points relating to personal factors?

Answer 6

• personal goals?
• co morbidities? (COPD, CF etc.)
• support networks?
• family medical history
• mental health?
• smoker? drugs? (both risk factors)
• age/gender (more prevalent in men/elderly)
• weakened immune system?