Chapter 16-Acute Pulmonary Edema

Question 1

Dyspnea caused by acute pulmonary edema may be associated with

Answer 1

Cardiac Disease
Direct Lung Damage

Question 2

In either case you should administer ____% oxygen and suction the airway

Answer 2

100

Question 3

The best position for a conscious patient with pulmonary edema is

Answer 3

the position in which it is easiest to breathe (usually sitting up)

Question 4

An unconscious patient with acute pulmonary edema may require full _______ support

Answer 4

ventilatory support :

airway adjunct, positive pressure ventilation with a bag mask device, oxygen and suctioning

Question 5

The noninvasive means of providing ventilatory support for patients experiencing respiratory distress associated with COPD (emphysema) and acute pulmonary edema

Answer 5

CPAP continuous positive airway pressure

Question 6

CPAP ____ pressure in the lungs, opens _______, pushes more ______ across the alveolar membrane, and forces interstitial fluid back into pulmonary circulation

Answer 6

increases , collapsed alveoli, oxygen,

Question 7

CPAP can be used on patients who

Answer 7

have moderate to severe respiratory distress

alert and able to follow commands

have tachypnea

pulse oximetry of less than 90%

Question 8

A potential contradiction to CPAP is _______

Answer 8

low blood pressure

Question 10

CPAP is also not used in patients who:

Answer 10

are in respiratory arrest
have pneumothorax or chest trauma
tracheostomy
decreased LOC
inability to follow commands
active gastrointestinal bleeding