Ch 13 Question Flashcards
The oxygen-carbon dioxide exchange takes place in the:
Alveoli
A blood clot in the pulmonary artery is referred to as:
A pulmonary embolism
The letter “S” in the mnemonic PASTE refers to:
Sputum
If carbon dioxide levels drop too low, the person automatically breathes:
Slower and less deeply
If the level of carbon dioxide in the arterial blood rises above normal,the person breathes:
Rapidly and deeply
Inflammation and swelling of the pharynx, larynx, and trachea resulting in a “seal bark” is typically caused by:
Croup
The rate of breathing is typically increased when:
Carbon dioxide levels increase
_________ is a sign of hypoxia to the brain.
Altered mental status
An obstruction to the exchange of gases between the alveoli and the capillaries may result from:
Pneumonia
Pulmonary edema can develop quickly after a major:
Heart attack
Pulmonary edema may also be produced by:
Inhaling toxic chemicals fumes
__________ is a loss of the elastic material around the air spaces as a result of chronic stretching of the alveoli.
Emphysema
_________ is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs and digestive system.
Cystic fibrosis
The patient with COPD usually presents with:
A green or yellow productive enough
A pneumothorax is a partial or complete accumulation of the air in the:
Pleural space
Asthma produces a characteristic________ as patients attempt to exhale through partially obstructed air passages.
Wheezing
An allergic response to certain foods or some other allergen may produce an acute:
Asthma attack
Treatment for anaphylaxis and acute asthma attacks includes:
Epinephrine
High-flow oxygen
Antihistamines
A collection of fluid outside the lungs on one or both sides of the chest is called a:
Pleural effusion
Always considered_______ in patients who were eating just before becoming short of breath.
Upper airway obstruction
_________ is defined as overbreathing to the point that the level of arterial carbon dioxide falls below normal.
Hyperventilation
Which of the following is NOT an indication of inadequate breathing?
A. Accessory muscle use
B. Cyanosis
C. A regular pattern of inspiration and expiration
D. Unequal chest expansion
A regular pattern of inspiration and expiration
Contraindications to helping a patient self-administer a Metered-dose inhaler include all of the following:
A. Failure to obtain permission from medical control
B. Noticing that the patient is in tripod position
C. Noticing that the patient has already taken the maximum dose of the medication
D. Noticing that the medication has expired
Noticing that the patient is in tripod position
Contraindications for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) include:
Hypotension
