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1
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Structures of the Upper Respiratory Tract

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Nose mouth and Throat (pharynx)
And paranasal Sinuses

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Structures of the Lower Respiratory Tract

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Larynx
Lungs
Trachea
bronchi
bronchioles

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3
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Two proceses ventilation are

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inhalation
and exhalation.

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Dyspnea is what

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Difficulty breathing

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Apnea is what

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. Absense of breathing for more than 19 seconds

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6
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Lack of oxygen in the body is termed

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hypoxia

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7
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Ashtma is a

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chronic inflammatory discase of the bronchi

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8
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Asthma Symptoms may be worse when

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in the morning and at night

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9
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COPD consists of two related diseases which are

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chronci bronchitis and emphysema.

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10
Q

Smoking is responsible for what percentage of cases of COPD in the United States

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85 _to 90 percent

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11
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Acute-Lasting less than what and is caused by what

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6 weeks and generally caused by Viral lung infections but can also be caused by bacterial infections

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12
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Chronic—Recurring frequently for more than how many years and caused by what

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2 years and may be caused by repeated _ attacks of acute bronchitis

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Emphysema is a

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along term, progressive disease of the lung and also a form for COPD.

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14
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Acold is a(n) _

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Viral infection of the uper respiratory tract.

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15
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The cold usually appears when

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one to three days after exposure to the cold virus

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16
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Hay fever is sometimes called what

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seasonal allergenic rhinitis to pollinosis.

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17
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The tree kind of influenza are what

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A B AND C

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18
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What is the most problematic influenza viruses

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Type A is the most problematic for humans

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19
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What is the most common type of I fluenza virus

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Influenza B is the most common

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20
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of what

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cancer deaths in both men and women in both America and the world

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21
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smoking
is the most significant factor in what

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the development of lung cancer.

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22
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Secondhand
smoke is another cause for what

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lung cancer; 7300 nonsmokers die each year

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23
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Two main types of cancer are _

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nonsmall cel lung cancer and Small
cell lung cancer

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24
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Pertusissiaslo called

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Whooping cough

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25
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Vaccination is available and is first given when an infant is

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2 months) old.

26
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Pleurisy is

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Inflammation of the pleura.

27
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Pneumonia is an)

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Inflammation of the lung or lungs.

28
Q

Pneumonia It can be caused by

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bacteria, viruses, fungi, or chemical irritants.

29
Q

Pulmonary embolism is a(n) _
blood clot in the lung that occurs when

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a colt breaks away from the wall of a vein in the leg pelvis arm and sometimes the right side of the heart and travels throughout the blood stream

30
Q

SARS

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First infected people in parts of Asia North America and Europe in early 2003

31
Q

How is SARS spread

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This. Highly contagious illness spread via airborne droplets.

32
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Tuberculosis is a contagious disease caused by the bacterium

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mycobacterium

33
Q

BT bacteria are spread when

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infected _
droplets that are inhaled.

34
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Dysprea

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Shortness of breath,especialy with exertion

35
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Coughing

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Dry or productive (with sputmor blood)

36
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Wheznig

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A harsh whistling sound with breathing

37
Q

Cyanosis

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Blue color of the skin or mucuses membrane caused by lack of oxygen

38
Q

Rales

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Crackles heard when listening to the chest

39
Q

Stridor-

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harsh, high-pitched sounds , usually during inspiration

40
Q

Rhonchus -

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Wheezing or squeaking sounds heard when listening to the chest.

41
Q

Hemoptysis–

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Coughing up blood or blood stained mucus

42
Q

PFTs assess

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lung Volume and cabacit and ear often performed
when apatient complains of shortness of breath, especialy after minimdl
exertion.

43
Q

This is the test you wil proform in clinics

A

Spiromey

44
Q

used in ever form of vital sign

A

pulse oximetrey

45
Q

At leasthow many spirometry tests must be obtained to

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3 tests must ensure the validity
of the measurements.

46
Q

Total lung capacity (TLC) —

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The maximum amount of air that can fill the lungs some of 4 volumes.

47
Q

Vital capacity (VC) -

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The amount Of air that can be exhales following forced inspiration including maximum exaration.

48
Q

The patient should be instructed to refrain from

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smoking and from eating a large meal for 4to 6 Hours before the test.

49
Q

The patient should not ues the

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bronchodilators or nebUlizers
for 6 hours before the test

50
Q

Reason a test should not be done

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Is of the patient is sick with the flu the cold or active allergies

51
Q

Anebulizer is a handheld device that

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delivers medication directly to deep areas in the Lungs through a fine aerosols mist that is inhaled.

52
Q

The mask may be preferred for

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children or when the patient is unable to use a(n) mouthpiece

53
Q

Patients on oxygen therapy is managed by a

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polmonoigest and a respiratory therapist

54
Q

Proper coaching from a medical assistant can empower a patient to make

A

positive life changes

55
Q

Many ilneses are related to

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lifestyle behahaviors .

56
Q

Noncompliance is

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not
following the physicianS orders.

57
Q

Documenting hte teaching done by charting in the patient’s health record helps

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ensure continue care

58
Q

Chose teaching mehtods based

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on CharacteristicS and preferences of the learner

59
Q

Children may need ot see a treatment or procedure performed on a(n)

A

doll before tolerating it well

60
Q

Many children like to touch

A

the equipment that will be used on them

61
Q

Make every at tempt ot respect the wishes of the patient while not taking

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personal offense if someone else wil make the patient feel more comfortable.

62
Q

family members can be key allies in

A

assisting the patient with
learning and with reinforcing your teaching.

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