Thoracic Flashcards
This disease is progressive, irreversivble condition resulting in diminished lung compacity
COPD
Chest tubes must be connected to an open drainage system that is kept above chest level
False(below)
Lung scans are useful in identifying
Pulmonary edema
Embilosm
COPD
What are used as hemostatic agents in a thoracic case
Bone wax
Avitene
Gel foam
may be taken upon completion of thoracic procedure to asses lung re-expansion
PA and Lateral Xrays
right hemispheres of the lung consists of how many lobes
3
the rigid bronchoscopes is used to
remove foreign body
this incision is used for surgery involving the lower portion of the esophagus and upper abdomen
thoracoabdominal
what position is used to provide access to anterior lung surfaces and mediastinal structures
supine
prognosis of patient who had thoracic surgery because of cancer depends on
stage, location and type
for lung transplant the patient may be directly transported to PACU to be closely monitored
true
most thoracic procedures are performed under local anesthia
false
may thoracic procedures require the patient to be placed in what position
lateral
which is/are a post operative complication of thoracic surgery
PE
Hemorrhage
mediastinal shift
most thoracic procedures are performed under what anesthia
general
positioning for posterolateral thoracotomy approach
lateral
position used for median sternotomy approach
supine
which of the following is NOT a change in pressure of fluid in the respiratory system? atelectasis pulmonary edema emphysema pneumothorax
emphsyema
where does the respiratory begin
nose
what is a pnuemothorax? how is it corrected?
lung deflation
chest tube
which way does the diaphragm move during inspiration and expiration
down
up
list the common diagnostic tools used for thoracic pathology
CT scan
Xray
bronchoscope
what is a bleb
fluid filled cyst or sac
how are chest tubes secured
silk suture