respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
Define shortness of breath
A
Inability to take in Vt
2
Q
8 etiology
A
Lung disease Metabolic disease Injury Cardiovascular disease Cancer Stress
3
Q
5 Risk factors
A
Lifestyle comorbidity Anemia Elderly smoking
4
Q
4 things to include in Hx
A
pre-existing conditions Posture Productive cough Rx Intubation
5
Q
6 D/D
A
Pul. edema Possible obstruction Bronchospasm PE Pump failure Pneumonia Pneumothorax
