Module 7: Respiratory care Flashcards
1
Q
List 6 breath sounds
A
- Normal
- Bronchial
- Wheeze
- Stridor
- Pleural friction rub
- Crackles
2
Q
List the diagnostic studies of the respiratory system for:
- Viewing respiratory structures
- Blood studies
- Ventilation and oxygenation studies
- Determining abnormal cells
A
- Viewing respiratory structures
- Chest X-ray
- Bronchoscopy
- Lung scan (CT)
- Blood studies
- Full blood exam
- cardiac enzymes
- cholesterol
- Ventilation and oxygenation studies
- Pulmonary function test
- peak expiratory flow
- Arterial blood gas
- Determining abnormal cells
- Throat cultures
- Sputum specimens
- Skin testing
3
Q
What is respiratory failure?
A
Inability of cardiac and pulmonary systems to maintain an adequate exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs
4
Q
what is the goal of O2 therapy?
A
to prevent or relieve hypoxia
5
Q
what is pulmonary oedema?
A
Abnormal collection of fluid in the alveoli and interstitial spaces of the lungs
6
Q
what is asthma?
A
Chronic inflammatory disorder of the airway
7
Q
describe the management of a person having an acute asthma episode?
A
- Help the patient assume a comfortable position
- Assess and support airway, breathing, and circulation
- Monitor clinical status and vital signs
- Encourage relaxed calm environment
- Reassure
- Educate
8
Q
define dyspnoea?
A
difficult or laboured breathing
managed by:
– Pharmacological measures, oxygen therapy, physical techniques and psychosocial techniques
