Review for Final Exam Part I Flashcards
The learner will review various examples of assessments performed in the healthcare setting.
Define thoracotomy.
Chest is cut open between the ribs.
Define pneumonectomy.
A procedure where 1 lung is removed.
Define lobectomy.
A procedure where 1 of the 5 lobes of the lung is removed.
Define lung resection.
A surgical procedure where all or part of the lung is removed.
Define cachetic.
A state of poor health resulting in muscle wasting.
Define parenteral nutrition.
Direct infusion of nutrients via a peripheral or central vein is administered.
CXR reveals air-filled bronchi surrounded by consolidated alveoli. This describes…
air bronchogram
Describe 3 examples a lung ultrasound would be useful…
pleural effusion; pneumothorax; guide needle placement for chest tube, central line, thoracentesis
What is the name for white blood cell that is found in the lining of alveolar tissue?
macrophrage (a monocyte that is located in the tissue instead of the blood stream)
An increased aPTT or PT/INR could represent?
A reduced ability for clots to form, putting patient at risk for excessive bleeding.
The anion gap is helpful in diagnosing the cause for for…
metabolic acidosis
The organ that filters out excessive creatine wast is the
kidneys
The BNP helps to recognize what disorder?
congestive heart failure
The CXR of a patient diagnosed with congestive heart failure shows that he is positive for a pleural effusion. The fluid will most likely be classified as
transudate
A patient is admitted to the intensive care unit and it is suspected that he has been deprived of food for a long period of time. His albumin was most likely be…
low. An important indicator of malnutrition is a low serum albumin level.
Provide an example of deep tendon reflex.
Patellar reflex
An abnormal planter reflex where the toes spread apart when the sole of the foot is stroked in an upward pattern is
the Babinski sign (which shows severe neurologic impairment and does not have a good prognosis)
Name 4 examples of brainstem reflexes.
Gag, pupillary, corneal, doll’s eye
Biot’s breathing is also called
ataxic breathing
Name 3 causes of Cheyne Stokes breathing.
cardiac failure, intracanial cause, hypoxemia
Name 5 tests that can help examen the neurologic system (these can be imaging, function tests, and invasive procedures)
CT-scan, EEG, ICP monitoring, MRI, lumbar puncture
Absence of respirations during an apnea tests would confirm what condition?
brain death
Define delirium.
An abnormal state characterized by confusion, incoherent speech, and hallucinations.
Describe persistent vegetative state.
A condition where a patient’s eyes are opened but they are unable to be aroused.
