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Respiratory Unit Quiz Flashcards

1
Q

What is the word used when a patient is coughing up blood

A

hemoptisis

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2
Q

What is SaO2

A

Arterial pressure

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3
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What is SpO2

A

Pulse ox

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4
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What is a barrel chest

A

When chest is as wide as thick

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5
Q

What is a late sign of hypoxia

A

cyanosis

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6
Q

What is the job of the larynx

A

speak

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7
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What is the most accurate blood test to determine the percentage of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood

A

Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)

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8
Q

What is a common over the counter anti tussive

A

Dextromethorphan

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9
Q

After a laryngectomy, what is a main hurdle that the patient is faced with

A

Speaking

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10
Q

What pH indicates acidosis

A

below 7.35

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11
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What pH indicates alkalosis

A

greater than 7.45

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12
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What is the main symptom of laryngitis

A

lose your voice

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13
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What is one of the first symptoms of laryngeal cancer

A

hoarseness that lasts more than 2 weeks

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14
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What are risk factors for epitaxis

A

hypertension, leukemia, hemophilia, trauma, forceful blowing

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15
Q

What is the first treatment for epitaxis

A

pressure- lean forward

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16
Q

What is the difference in side effects between first generation and second generation antihistamines

A

first generation has a dry mouth and is drowsy

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17
Q

What do anti-tussives do

A

suppress the cough

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18
Q

What do expectorants do

A

thin mucus to cough up

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19
Q

What is a common complication of tonsillectomy

A

swallowing blood

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20
Q

Which organism frequently causes tonsillitis and adenoiditis

A

Strep 7 or more times

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21
Q

What is the single greatest risk factor for respiratory disease

A

smoking

22
Q

What disease would you most likely observe a barrel chest

A

emphysema

23
Q

What are symptoms of infectious disease in the respiratory system

A

increased sputum, high temp, ronchi,

24
Q

The common cold is typically caused by what organism

A

virus

25
Q

Should antibiotics be used for a virus

A

no

26
Q

What is the best way to prevent spread of viral infections

A

wash hands

27
Q

When suctioning a trach, when and how long should the suction be applied for

A

when pulling out

10-15 seconds at a time

28
Q

What is a common first generation antihistamine

A

Diphenhydramine(Benadryl)

29
Q

What is a common second generation antihistamine

A

loratadine (Claritan)

30
Q

How is TB transferred from person to person

A

airborne

31
Q

What is a positive reaction on a TB test

A

hard bump (induration)

32
Q

What is a common side effect of Rifampin

A

red urine

33
Q

How long does a patient have to take anti TB meds for

A

6-9 months

34
Q

How do inhaled corticosteroids act in the respiratory system to decrease asthma symptoms

A

reduces inflammation

35
Q

What is a common side effect of inhaled corticosteroids

A

infection, hoarsness

36
Q

What can be done after administration do decrease infection of inhalant

A

rinse out mouth

37
Q

What causes acute respiratory distress syndrome

A

trauma

38
Q

What is a common symptom of a flail chest

A

Breathe in chest goes in

breath out chest puffs out

39
Q

What is a common side effect of albuterol

A

tachycardia

40
Q

How does albuterol affect the lungs

A

opens airways

41
Q

An asthmatic patient has 2 inhalers, albuterol and flunisolide. which one should she take first and why

A

Albuterol because that opens the airways for the other inhaler to go in better

42
Q

What is normal CO2

A

35-45

43
Q

What is normal HCO3

A

22-28

44
Q

What is used to prevent atelectasis in a post op patient

A

incentive spirometer

45
Q

What is pneumothorax

A

air between pleural membraines

46
Q

What are symptoms of pneumothorax

A

dyspnea, absent lung sounds, collapsed lung

47
Q

What is a pleural effusion

A

fluid between membrane and lungs

48
Q

What is pleurisy

A

inflammation of membranes around lungs

49
Q

What is a key symptom of pleurisy

A

sharp pain

50
Q

What is a non-medical way to thin respiratory secretions

A

fluids

51
Q

Constant bubbling in a water seal chest tube system can indicate what

A

air leak

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