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med/srg respiratory

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Respiratory system influences   Acid-base balance, smell, fluid balance, temperature control  
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Right Lung Vs. Left Lung   right lung has 3 lobes, left lung has 2 lobes. 60-65% of respiratory function occurs in the right lung  
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Difference of light and dark skinned people   darker skinned ind. usually show a lower oxygen saturation (3-5%)  
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Occupational Lung Disease   pneumoiconiosis- results from inhalation of dust such as coal, stone or silicone. Toxic lung injury. hypersensitivity disease such as latex allergy  
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important in assessment   determine exposure to irritants, living conditions, hobbies, leisure activities, social hx (smoking and drug use), travel  
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Smoking pack in years   # of packs smoked per day multiplied by # of years smoked  
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Main sign of lung disease   coughing  
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Sputum production   check for color, amount, duration, ordor and amount. Blood is sign of lung cancer. excessive pink, frothy sputum is common with oulmonary edema  
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Barrel Chest   A:P diameter should be 1:2 with barrel chest is 2:2  
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Crepitus   Occurs when air is trapped in and under the skin. Feels like a crackling sensation under the fingertips such as bubble wrap  
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Indicators of respiratory adequacy includes   clubbing, weight loss, cyanosis, unevenly developed muscles, change in skin and mucous membrane coloring, nail beds  
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Pulmonary function test   Evaluates lung function and breathing problems. tests include lung volumes and capacities, flow rate, diffusion capacity, gas exchange, airway resistance  
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Throacentesis   the aspiration of pleural fluid or air from the pleural space. pt will feel pressure when needle inserted. have pt lean foward and remain still  
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Lung Biopsy   performed to obtain tissue for histologic analysis. can be done in pt room. Assess vitals and breath q4h for 24hr. pneumothorax indicated by dec breath sounds. monitor for hemoptysis- blood in sputum  
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Elderly   increased A:P diameter. dec musculotory strenght. inc residual volume  
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Left vs right sided heart failure   LHF: distended jugular, apnea. RHF: periferal edema  
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Histoplasmosis   fungal disease from inhaling contaminated dust, mainly central america  
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Coccidiodomy   Fungal and Hanta virus. southwestern, US, Mexico, Central America  
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Lab tests. HCO3, PaO2, PaCO2, hemoglobin, RBC, WBC   HCO3- 21-28. PaO2- 80-100. PaCO2- 35-45. hemoglobin- 12-18. RBC-4-6million. WBC-5-10,000  
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