Week 2

Question 1

Function of blood

Answer 1

circulate blood - oxygen rich going to organs, oxygen poor when returning to heart

Question 2

Function of lungs

Answer 2

removes toxins and oxygenate blood

Question 3

risk factors for respiratory disease

Answer 3

Cannot control some risk factors for respiratory disease such as

genetics (which increases risk of having disease),
and age,

but can lower risk by stopping smoking, exercising, and having a healthy diet

Question 4

What is difficult for those with Obstructive Pulmonary Conditions

Answer 4

EXHALING CO2

(COPD, asthma, cystic fibrosis)

Question 5

What is difficult for those with Restrictive Pulmonary Conditions

Answer 5

Inhaling O2

as they have O2 desaturation and rapid or shallow breathing (Pneumonia)

Question 6

Pulmonary hypertension

Answer 6

high blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries. Can cause shortness of breath and chest pain

Question 7

Pulmonary embolism

Answer 7

blockage of one or more arteries of the lungs by a clot that broke off. Causes shortness of breath and low oxygen levels.

Question 8

Pleura

Answer 8

membrane that lines the inside of the chest cavity and wraps around the outside of the lungs

Question 9

Pneumothorax

Answer 9

collection of air or gas in the chest or pleural space, causing lung to collapse

Question 10

Hemothorax

Answer 10

collection of blood in the chest or pleural space

Question 11

Pleural effusion

Answer 11

collection of fluid in the space between your lung and the chest wall.

Question 12

Coronary Artery Disease General Overview:

Answer 12

 Most common form of heart disease

 Occurs when one or more coronary
arteries become narrow or blocked

Question 13

Coronary Artery Disease Prevalence:

Answer 13

 2nd leading cause of death in Canada

 Higher among men than women in all age groups

 Increases as people age

Question 14

Coronary Artery Disease Etiology:

Answer 14

 Build up of plaque in the artery walls (atherosclerosis)

 Plaque can rupture – body repairs by creating a blood clot – blood clot can block the artery leading to more serious consequence

Question 15

Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors:

Answer 15

Modifiable:
 high blood pressure
 high blood cholesterol and triglycerides

Non-modifiable:
 Age
Sex
 Genetics
 Indigenous/South Asian/African heritage

Question 16

Coronary Artery Disease Physical Examination:

Answer 16

 Chest pain in relation to physical activity
 Radiation of pain into the jaw, left arm or back
 Dyspnea (rest and activity)

Question 17

Coronary Artery Disease Diagnosis:

Answer 17

 Electrocardiogram (EKG)
 Echocardiogram
 Exercise Stress Test
 Blood Work