Pulmonary Disorders (Week 7) Flashcards
1
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Signs & Symptoms of Pulmonary Diseases
A
- Abnromal Breathing Patterns
- Cheyne-Stokes Respirations
- Clubbing (of finger nails)
2
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Tension Pneumothorax
* causes
* S/S
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A
CAUSES:
* trauma, stabbing, car accident, GSW, central line placement
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS:
* breath sounds absent on the SAME SIDE as the injury
- tracheal deviation to the side that is OPPOSITE of the injury
3
Q
What is a pulmonary embolism?
A
blood clot that blocks or stops blood flow to the lungs
4
Q
Signs & Symptoms of Pulmonary Embolism
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A
- Hypoxia
- Tachycardia
- Chest pain
- R ventricular strain patterns
5
Q
How is a Pulmonary Embolism confirmed diagnostically?
A
CT Scan
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