Dyspnea, Hypoxia, Cyanosis Flashcards
1
Q
Pneumonia on the left lung. How do you position patient?
A
Right side.
Left side has poor ventilation. Laying on the right side will allow more blood to go to right lung.
2
Q
Chief receptors for breathing:
A
in muscles and tendons of breathing
3
Q
Psychogenic dyspnea: patient profile
A
Women 30s-40s
4
Q
Sighing dyspnea: patient profile
A
Middle-aged with mild heart or lung disease
5
Q
Velcro crackles
A
interstitial lung disease
6
Q
Hoarse crackle
A
medium airways
7
Q
Ronchi
A
large airways
8
Q
Stridor
A
upper airway, mainly inspiratory
