Respiratory Flashcards

1
Q

What is the primary muscle of inspiration?

A

Diaphram

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2
Q

What does a right shift on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve mean?

A

More O2 is released from the hemoglobin resulting in greater O2 delivery to tissues

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3
Q

What does a left shift on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve mean?

A

O2 released by hemoglobin at significanlty lower PO2, resulting in decreased O2 delivery to tissues.

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4
Q

What is the appropriate setting for tidal volume on a ventilated pt?

A

6-8 ml/kg

Rate - 18/min

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5
Q

Most common symptom of a PE ( 4 of them)?

A

Dyspnea
Pleuritic chest pain
Cough
Hemophtysis

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6
Q

What is the gold stand for PE testing?

A

CT Scan or CT angiography

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7
Q

What is the normal setting for PEEP?

A

5-10 cmH20

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8
Q

What is the treatment for tension pneumothorax?

A

Needle decompression

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9
Q

What is the land mark for needle decompression for air removal?

A

midclavicular line 2nd intercostal space

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10
Q

What is the land mark for needle decompression for fluid removal?

A

midaxillary line 4th/5th intercostal space

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11
Q

What is the mnemonic for chest tube drainage assessment?

A
FOCAL
F- Fluctuation
O- Output
C- Color
A - Air leak
L - levels
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