Pulmonary Flashcards
Neurologic symptoms such as muscle weakness or muscle atrophy may be the first indication of?
Neoplasm
Pain associated with pleuropulmonary disorders can radiate to the?
All the above Anterior neck Upper trapezius muscle Ipsilateral shoulder Thoracic spine
The presence of a persistent dry cough has no clinical significance to the therapist (true/false)
False
Dyspnea associated with emphysema is the result of
All the above
Destruction of the alveoli
Reduced elasticity of the lungs
increased effort to exhale trapped air
What’s the significance of autosplinting?
Lying on involved side quiets respiratory movement and reduces or eliminates symptoms. Musculoskeletal problems get worse when you do this.
Which symptom has greater significance: dyspnea at rest or dyspnea with exertion?
Equal significance. Dyspnea that progressed from exertional to rest is a red flag.
The presence of pain and anxiety in a client can often lead to hyperventilation. When a client hyperventilates the arterial concentration of carbon dioxide will do what?
decrease
Common symptoms of respiratory acidosis would be most closely represented by which of the following descriptions?
Onset of sleepiness, confusion, and decreased ventilation
What type of emphysema usually occurs in the upper lung regions?
Centrilobular
Which of the following is the most common pulmonary manifestation of systemic sclerosis?
Pulmonary vascular disease
What lung disease is characterized by abnormal and permanent dilation of the large passages leading into the lungs and by destruction of bronchial walls?
Bronchiectasis
Sudden dilation of which chamber of the heart could be result of pulmonary embolism?
Right Ventricle
What is the usual cause of respiratory alkalosis?
Hyperventilation
What is the most common cause of Cheyne-Stokes respiration?
Congestive Heart Failure
A client with cystic fibrosis is unable to pass which ion in and out of cells?
Chloride
