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What are the four accessory muscles of inspiration?   Scalenes, SCM, Levator Costarum and Serratus  
What are the four accessory muscles of expiration?   Abdominals, Quadratus lumborum, Triangularis Sterni and Internal Intercostals  
What are the three muscles that become muscles of inspiration with the girdle fixed?   Trapezius, Pectorals and Serratus  
The more upright the body position, the lower is the diaphragm therefore the lower is the   Inspiratory reserve  
This can be helpful in providing support to abdominal viscera thereby assisting ventilation   Abdominal binder  
This covers the inner surface of the thoracic cage, diaphragm and mediastinal border   Parietal pleura  
It wraps the outer surface of the lung including the fissure lines   Visceral pleura  
It is the point of equilibrium where forces are balanced and occurs at the end tidal expiration?   REEP (resting end expiratory pressure)  
It is the volume of gas inhaled (or exhaled) during a normal resting breath   Tidal volume  
It is the volume of gas that can be inhaled beyond a normal resting tidal inhalation   Inspiratory reserve volume  
It is the volume of gas that can be exhaled beyond the normal resting tidal exhalation   Expiratory reserve volume  
It is the volume of gas that remains in the lungs after ERV has been exhaled   Residual volume  
It is the amount of air that can be inhaled from REEP   Inspiratory capacity (IRV + TV)  
It is the amount of air that is under volitional control; conventionally measured as the forced expiratory tidal capacity (FVC)   Vital capacity (IRV + TV + ERV)  
It is the amount of air that resides in the lungs after a normal resting tidal exhalation   Functional residual capacity (ERV + RV)  
It is the total amount of air that contained within the thorax during a maximum inspiratory effort   Total lung capacity (IRV + TV + ERV + RV)  
The ability of the arterial blood to carry oxygen   Arterial oxygenation  
The ability to remove carbon dioxide from the pulmonary circulation and maintain pH   Alveolar ventilation  
Normal range of partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2)   80-100mmHg  
Normal range of partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2)   35-45mmHg  
Normal range of bicarbonate ions (HCO3)   22-28 mEq/mL  
Relationship of pH and PaCO2   Inverse  
Relationship of pH and HCO3   Direct  
Anatomical or physiological space that is well ventilated but with no gas exchange   Dead space  
In gravity dependent, there is more blood than air, therefore V/Q ratio is   Low  
In gravity independent, there is more air than blood, therefore V/Q ratio is   High  
Normal value (adult and infant): HR   A: 60-100bpm I: 120bpm  
Normal value (adult and infant): RR   A: 12-20br/min I: 40br/min  
Normal value (adult and infant):BP   A: <120/80mmHg I: 75/50mmHg  
Normal value (adult and infant): PaO2   A: 80-100mmHg I: 75-80mmHg  
Normal value (adult and infant): Tidal Volume   A: 500ml I: 20ml  
A sign of chronic hypoxemia   Digital clubbing  
How many inches is the thoracic excursion of the normal individual   2-3inches  
Normal breath sound; soft rustling sound heard throughout inspiration and start of expiration   Vesicular sound  
A more hollow echoing sound normally found over the right superior anterior thorax. Heard in all of inspiration and most of inspiration   Bronchial breath sound  
A very distant sound not normally heard over a healthy thorax. Associated with obstructive lung disease   Decreased breath sound  
Two adventitious sounds   Crackles and wheezes  
Also termed as rales or crepitations   Crackles  
A crackling sound heard usually during inspiration that indicates pathology (atelectasis, fibrosis, pulmonary edema)   Crackles  
A musical pitched sound usually heard during expiration caused by airway obstruction   Wheezes  
As with normal breath sounds, vocal transmission is loudest in what areas   Trachea and main bronchi  
Normally, words should be intelligible though soft and clear at what area   At more distal areas of the lungs  
Is a nasal or bleating sound heard during auscultation. E is heard as A.   Egophony  
Intense, clear sound during auscultation, even at lung bases   Bronchophony  
Occurs when whispered sounds are heard clearly during auscultation   Whispered pectoriloquy  
A radiographic examination that identifies the presence of pulmonary emboli   Ventilation perfusion scan  
Continuous xray beam that allows observation of diaphragmatic excursion   Flouroscopy  
Causes and SSx: Respiratory alkalosis   Alveolar hyperventilation; Dizziness, syncope, tingling, numbness and early tetany  
Causes and SSx: Respiratory acidosis   Alveolar hypoventilation; Early: anxiety, restlessness, dyspnea and headache Late: Confusion, somnolence, coma  
Causes and SSx: Metabolic alkalosis   Bicarbonate ingestion, vomiting, diuretics, steroids and adrenal disease; Vague symptoms: weakness, mental confusion and possible tetany  
Causes and SSx: Metabolic acidosis   Diabetic, lactic, uremic acidosis and prolonged diarrhea; Secondary hyperventilation (Kaussmall breathing), nausea, lethargy and coma  
Normal WBC   5000-10000  
Normal Hematocrit   35-48%  
Normal Hemoglobin   12-16g/dL  
10 Criterion for Termination of ETT   Max SOB Fall in PaO2 of >20 or PaO2 of <55mmHg Rise in PaCO2 of >10 or PaCO2 of >65mmHG Cardiac ischemia/arrythmia Sx of fatigue 10mmHg inc DBP, SBP of 250, or dec'g BP c inc'g workload Leg pain Total fatigue Signs of insufficient CO Reach ventil  
An intra-alveolar bacterial infection of the lungs   Bacterial pneumonia  
Most common type of gram positive pneumonia   Pneumococcal pneumonia  
WBC in TB shows   Increased lymphocytes  
CBC count in Pneumocystis pneumonia shows   No evidence of infection  
GOLD Stage 1 for COPD   Mild FeV1 >=80% With or without complications  
GOLD Stage 2 for COPD   Moderate FeV1 <80% SOB with exertion  
GOLD Stage 3 for COPD   Severe FeV1 <50% Greater SOB, decreased exercise capacity and exacerbation of disease  
GOLD Stage 4 for COPD   Very Severe FeV1 <30% Impaired quality of life, exacerbation of the disease may be life threatening  
PFTs in COPD shows   Decreased FeV1, decreased FVC, decreased FeV1/FVC ratio, increased FRC and RV  
Increased reactivity of the trachea to various stimuli with narrowing of the airways due to inflammation   Asthma  
Cystic Fibrosis: 4   Genetic, there is thickening of secretions of the exocrine glands, may present as obstructive, restrictive or both, onset of symptoms usually in early childhood  
3 Clinical signs of CF   Meconeum ileus, frequent respiratory infections, inability to gain weight despite adequate caloric intake  
Diagnosis of CF   (+) Trypsinogen, (+) Sweat electrolyte test  
It is congenital or acquired, characterized by abnormal dilatation of the bronchi and excessive mucus production   Bronchiectasis  
Characterized by alveolar collapse in a premature infant due to lung immaturity and inadequate level of pulmonary surfactant   Respiratory Distress Syndrome /Hyaline Membrane Disease  
Air in the pleural space due to a lacerated visceral pleura from a rib fracture or ruptured bullae   Pneumothorax  
Blood in the pleural space due to laceration of the pleural space   Hemothorax  
Blood and edema within the alveoli and interstitial space   Lung contusion  
Cough with pink frothy secretion   Pulmonary edema  
CXR of Pulmonary edema   Shows typical butterfly pattern  
A thrombus from the peripheral venous circulation becomes embolic and lodges in the pulmonary circulation   Pulmonary emboli  
Excessive fluid between the visceral and parietal pleura due to increased pleural permeability to proteins from inflammatory disease   Pleural effusion  
Collapsed or airless alveolar unit caused by hypoventilation secondary to pain during the ventilatory cycle   Atelectasis  
CXR of Atelectasis shows   Platelet streaks  
Indications of pulmonary drainage, percussion and shaking   Increased pulmonary secretions Aspiration Atelectasis  
Duration of the pulmonary drainage   20 minutes per postural drainage position  
Postural drainage: Upper lobe apical segments   Bed flat Px leans backward at 30 deg angle against the patient PT percusses at area between the clavicle and scapula  
Postural drainage: Upper lobe posterior segments   Bed flat Px leans forward at a pillow at 30 deg angle PT percusses at the upper back  
Postural drainage: Upper lobe anterior segments   Bed flat Px lies flat with pillows under the knees PT percusses between the clavicle and nipples  
Postural drainage: Right Middle lobe   Foot of bed elevated at 16 inches Pt lies on his left side, turns 1/4 backward. Shoulder and hip with pillows and knees flexed. PT percusses at the right nipple area.  
Postural drainage: Left Lingular lobe   Foot of bed elevated at 16 inches Px lies on his right, turn 1/4 backward. Shoulder and hip with pillow, knees flexed. PT percusses at the left nipple area.  
Postural drainage: Lower lobe anterior segments   Foot of bed elevated at 20 inches. Px lies on one side. PT percusses at the lower rib area.  
Postural drainage: Lower lobe superior segments   Bed flat. Px lies on abdomen with 2 pillows under the hips. PT percusses the middle back at the tip of the scapula.  
Postural drainage: Lower lobe posterior segments   Foot of bed elevated at 20 inches. Px lies on abdomen with a pillow under the hips. PT percusses at the lower ribs near the spine  
Postural drainage: Lower lobe lateral segments   Foot of bed elevated at 20 inches. Px lies on abdomen, turns 1/4 upwards with pillows on flexed knee for support. PT percusses the uppermost portion of the lower ribs. PT  
Bouncing maneuver applied after percussion   Shaking  
Duration for shaking   5-10 deep inhallations Less than 5 is ineffective More than 10 can cause hyperventilation  
Effective in clearing secretions on major central airways   Cough  
Used in COPD patients. Prevents high intrathoracic pressure which causes premature airway closing   Huff  
Used for patients who cannot cough on command   Tracheal stimulation  
Used when all other forms of airway clearance fails   Endotracheal suctioning  
Endotracheal suctioning is set at   120 mmHg of suction  
Usual suctioning time   10-15 seconds  
Complications associated with suctioning (7)   Hypoxemia Bradycardia or tachycardia Hypotension or hypertension Increased intracranial pressure Atelectasis Tracheal damage Infections  
Segmental breathing is inappropriate in intractable hypoventilation until medical situation is resolved   True  
Pursed lip breathing is used to (6)   Reduce respiratory rate Increase tidal volume Reduce dyspnea Improve gas mixing at rest for COPD pxs Decrease the mechanical disadvantage of impaired ventilatory pump Facilitate relaxation  
Patients with severe and very severe pulmonary disorders will likely reach a pulmonary endpoint before a cardiovascular endpoint   True  
How and where is paced breathing or activity pacing used?   Used to spread out the metabolic demands of an activity, used with patients who become dyspneic during performance of an activity  
Beta 2 agonists drugs   Are sympatomimetic drugs that causes bronchodilation, increase HR and BP  
3 examples of short acting beta 2 agonists   Ventolin (albuterol) Alupent (metaproterenol) Maxair (pirbuterol)  
Example of long acting beta 2 agonists for maintenance   Serevent (salmeterol xinafoate)  
Anticholinergics   inhibits PNS therefore causes bronchodilation, increase HR and BP  
Side effects of anticholinergics   Lack of sweating, dry mouth and delusions  
Example of anticholinergics   Atrovent (ipratropium)  
Methylxantines   Produces smooth muscle relaxation  
Examples of methylxantines   Aminophylline Theophylline  
If tube of mechanical ventilator is moved, a nurse or respiratory therapist should check the placement of the tube   Correct  
If tube of the mechanical ventilator is dislodged, a physician or anesthesiologist needs to replace the tube   Correct  
Used to evacuate air or fluid trapped in the intrapleural space   Chest tubes  
If the chest tube is dislodged during treatment, cover the defect and seek assistance   Correct  
For IVs, the UE should not be raised above the level of the IV medication for any length of time or backflow of blood will occur   Correct  
Artery usually used for arterial line   Radial artery  
If arterial line is dislodged, immediate firm pressure needs to be applied to or above the arterial insertion site to stop bleeding   Correct  
Supplemental oxygen is indicated for (SaO2 and PaO2)   SaO2 of <88% or PaO2 <55mmHg  


   


 

 

 
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