Missed Questions Flashcards
Cheyne-Stokes
Gradually increasing then decreasing rate and depth…lasting 30-180 seconds, with periods of apnea lasting up to 60 seconds.
What causes Cheyne-Stokes breathing?
Increased ICP, Brainstem injury, drug overdose.
Biot’s breathing
Increased RR and depth with irregular periods of apnea. Each breath has the same depth.
What causes Biot’s breathing?
CNS problem
Kussmaul’s Breathing
Increased RR (over 20 breaths/min), increased depth, irregular rhythm, breathing sounds labored
What causes Kussmaul’s breathing?
Metabolic acidosis, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis
Pulmonary Edema (CXR)
Fluffy infiltrates
Butterfly pattern
Batwing pattern
Atelectasis (CXR)
Patchy infiltrates
Crowded Air bronchograms
ARDS or IRDS (CXR)
Ground glass appearance
Honeycomb pattern
Pleural Effusion (CXR)
Blunting/Obliteration of costophrenic angles
Pneumonia (CXR)
Air Bronchogram
Pulmonary Embolus (CXR)
Peripheral wedge-shaped infiltrate
Tuberculosis (CXR)
Cavity formation
- recommend APICAL LORDOTIC CXR
Prothrombin Time (PT)
Used for monitoring Warfarin (Coumadin) therapy
- 12-15 Seconds
- long term
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT)
- Heparin
24-32 seconds
Used for monitoring heparin therapy
FAST.