Chapter 16-Respiratory Emergencies

Question 1

Adventitious Breath Sounds

Answer 1

Abnormal breath sounds such as wheezing, stridor, rhonchi and crackles

Question 2

Acidosis

Answer 2

The buildup of excess acid in the blood of body tissues that can result of a primary illness

Question 3

Alkalosis

Answer 3

The buildup of excess base (lack of acids) in the body fluids.

Question 4

Atelectasis

Answer 4

Collapse of the alveolar air spaces of the lungs

Question 5

Orthopenia

Answer 5

Severe dyspnea experienced when laying down and relieved by sitting up

Question 6

Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea

Answer 6

Severe shortness of breath especially at night after several hours of reclining.

Question 7

Pleural Effuson

Answer 7

A collection of fluid between the long and chest wall that may compress the lung

Question 8

Pleuritic Chest Pain

Answer 8

Sharp stabbing pain in the chest that is worsened by a deep breath or other chest wall movement

Question 9

Pneumothroax

Answer 9

An accumulation of air or gas in the pleural cavity

Question 10

Pulmonary Edema

Answer 10

A buildup of fluid in the lungs, often as a result of CHF

Question 11

Pulmonary Embolism

Answer 11

A blood clot that breaks off from a large vein and travels to the blood vessels of the lung, causing obstruction of air flow.

Question 12

Vesicular Breath Sounds

Answer 12

Normal breath sounds made by air moving in and out of the alveoli.