Pft test Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The strongest identifiable predisposing factor for the development of asthma is _________, but obesity is increasingly recognized as a risk factor. - correct answer Atopy A syndrome characterized by a tendency to be "hyperallergic". (papa 243) Essentials of Asthma Diagnosis: - Episodic or chronic symptoms of airflow obstruction. - Reversibility of airflow obstruction, either spontaneously or following bronchodilator therapy. - Symptoms frequently worse at night or in the early morni...

1. Define diagnostic reasoning Reflective thinking because thhe process involves questioning one's thinking to determine if all possible avenues have been explored & if thhe conclusions that are bein g drawn are based on evidence. Seen as a kind of critical thinking. 2. What is subjective data? Anything thhe patient tells you or complains of regarding thheir symptoms Chief complaint HPI ROS 3. What is objective data? Anything YOU can see, touch, feel, hear, or smell as part of your exam Include...

In which of the following conditions would an increased DLCO be expected? 1. Pulmonary hemorrhage 2. Sarcoidosis 3. Pneumonectomy 4. Polycythemia a. 1 and 3 b. 1 and 4 c. 2 and 3 d. 2 and 4 correct answer: 1 and 4 Pulmonary hemorrhage Polycythemia Which of the following lung volumes cannot be directly measured with spirometry? correct answer: Functional Residual Capacity This molecule is one of the body's defense mechanisms to fight invading organisms such as bacteria. correct...

week 3 --> what happens in decreased compliance of the lungs? Examples correct answerslungs are stiff and require greater effort to breathe morbid obesity pneumo/hemothorax what happens in wheezing? examples correct answersnarrowing of the airway asthma and COPD watch adventitious breath sounds video - - PFT, ABG abbreviations correct answerspulmonary function test arterial blood gas arterial blood gases report........ correct answersstatus of Oxygenation and Acid-B...

What is Asthma? Correct Answer-wheeze, airway hyperresponsive, aspirin; dx-FEV1/FVC <0. 70,↑FEV₁ by 12%; (tx: β₂-agonist → low dose ICS → low dose ICS + LABA or medium dose ICS→medium dose ICS + LABA) What is Asthma Acute Exacerbation? Correct Answer-O₂, SABA/SAMA, IV glucorticoids, IV Mg What is Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease? Correct Answer-worsened asthma, nasal polyps, ↑eosinophils;(tx- glucocorticoids, removal of NSAID/aspirin + leukotriene receptor antago...

What does the PFT measure? Answer - Strength and stamina of upper and lower body, as well as efficiency of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. What groups of Marines are required to take the PFT? Answer - All active duty, Select Marine Corps Reserves(SMCR), Active Reserve (AR), and Marines approaching End of Active Service/ retirement. Participation in the PFT is a requirment regardless of? Answer - age, gender, grade, duty assignment, or terminal leave date. The PFT is comprise...

a chronic cough last longer than - 3 weeks you are doing a cerumen extraction and touch the external meatus of your pts ear. he winces and starts coughing. what is the name of this reflex? - arnold reflex julie has a postnasal drip along with her cough. you assess her for - allergic or vasomotor rhinitis a patient with hypertension comes in and insists that one of his new meds is cousing him to cough. when looking at his list of meds you think the cough must be from? - captopril Afri...

MARYVILLE NURS 620 ADULT 1 EXAM 2 Complete Study Guide a chronic cough last longer than - 3 weeks you are doing a cerumen extraction and touch the external meatus of your pts ear. he winces and starts coughing. what is the name of this reflex? - arnold reflex julie has a postnasal drip along with her cough. you assess her for - allergic or vasomotor rhinitis a patient with hypertension comes in and insists that one of his new meds is cousing him to cough. when looking at his list of meds...

CSE DISEASE PROSSESS Q&A Emphysema - ANS-VISUAL -cyanosis -barrel chest -accessory muscle use -digital clubbing BASIC LAB -chest x-ray (increased a-p diameter flattened diaphragm, hyperlucency, diminished pulmonary markings) -cbc: increase in wbc and rbc -abg -sputum culture DECISION MAKING -pulmonary rehab -bronchodilator -smoking cessation (if smoker) Chronic Bronchitis - ANS-VISUAL -cough, sputum BASIC LAB -chest x-ray (may be normal or show hyperlucency, diminished pulmo...

AANP 2022/2023 Complete Review 2-2 Study Guide for Brand New Questions Dermatology Descriptor words are the most words, do not focus on the location that will help you the most. Acne Rosacea “N95 Acne” • Acne around the nose and mouth, pimples are small and cause discoloration of the skin. • Treat with topical metronidazole gel, topical sulfa drugs. Scabies • mites, they burrows they will have a linear lesion, serfientine lesions, it is not an infection. Treat with Promethe...