Pulmonary

Question 1

What is used to diagnose pulmonary hypertension?

Answer 1

Right-sided Heart catheterization

Question 2

What treatment should be limited to prevent ARDS?

Answer 2

Transfusions of PRBC’s

Question 3

High levels of CO2 can cause changes in what?

Answer 3

Intracranial Pressure

Question 4

Milky white drainage (Lymph) in a chest tube is rich in what?

Answer 4

Triglycerides

Question 5

What is the criteria to help determine if a patient is ready to be extubated for a spontaneous breathing trial?

Answer 5

1) Awake and Cooperative
2) Good gag reflex
3) Minimal Secretions
4) Hemodynamically stable
5) Strong Cough
6) Rapid shallow breath index less than 105
7) Hgb greater than 8 g/dL

Question 6

What ABG result would likely be indicative of ARDS?

Answer 6

PaO2 less than 60mm Hg and a PaCO2 greater than 45mm Hg

Question 7

Long term high altitude exposure increases the risk for

Answer 7

pulmonary hypertension

Question 8

Physical therapy after a pneumonectomy helps reduce the risk of

Answer 8

Frozen shoulder-you need to promote mobility

Question 9

What ADL is essential in mechanically ventilated patients?

Answer 9

Oral Care

Question 10

What are the signs and symptoms of a pulmonary embolism?

Answer 10

1) Pleuritic Chest Pain
2) SOB (Usually sudden)
3) Hypoxia
4) Coughing
5) Tachycardia
6) Hemoptysis

Question 11

How is a pulmonary embolism diagnosed?

Answer 11

1) Pulmonary Angiogram
2) Ventilation-Perfusion Scan