CIS Hypoxia (Hubbard)

Question 1

Define:

Hypoxia

Answer 1

A condition or state in which supply of oxygen is isufficient for normal life functions

Question 2

Define:

Hypoxemia

Answer 2

A condition or state where there is a low arterial oxygen supply

Question 3

Are the terms hypoxia and hypoxemia interchangable terms?

Answer 3

Yes!

Question 4

Hypoxia is NOT a ___________

Answer 4

Hypoxia is NOT a symptom

Question 5

How do patients typically describe a “hypoxic state”?

Answer 5

Shortness of breath/air

Breathlessness

Unable to “catch” their breath

Often have physical findings that support it

Question 6

Describe a Blue Bloater

Answer 6

Bronchitis

• Cyanosis
• Crackles + Wheeze
• Obesity
• Peripheral edema

Question 7

Describe a Pink Puffer

Answer 7

Empysema

• Pink skin
• Pursed lip-breathing
• Barrel chest
• Decreased breath sounds

Question 8

What is the MRC Dyspnea scale?

Answer 8

Remember:

Lower the number on this scale (1) = less worrisome dyspnea

Higher the number on this scale (5) = more worrisome dyspnea

Question 9

Define:

Pleurisy

Answer 9

Inflammation of the pleurae

This inflammation impairs lubricating function and causes pain when breathing

Question 10

What medication is the most common cause of drug induced interstitial lung disease?

Answer 10

Nitrofurantoin

(used for recurrent UTIs)