Intro to respiratory final Pt 1

What is indicated by the breathing pattern known as abdominal paradox?

Patient should wear proper barrier protection and during transport, place filter on expiratory side of Manual resusitor

The direct contact mode of transmission occurs most frequently in the health care environment.

Radiographically, into how many compartments is the mediastinum divided?

The sweat chloride level is used to diagnose which of the following disorders?

What disease is associated with a barrel chest?

What is the normal anion gap?

Lifting heavy objects is best done with which of the following techniques?

Loud, tubular breath sounds with an expiratory component equal to the inspiratory component

_______% of patients admitted develop a HAI

Explain two of the major components or philosophies of Lean Management.

all are true about fire ..They are more difficult to put out. They burn more quickly. They burn more intensely.

What term is used to describe an abnormal anteroposterior curvature of the spine?

Which of the following are methods for communicating empathy to your patients?

According to the GINA Pocket Guide, how is asthma severity assessed?

RT’s opinion on the best imaging technique for examining mediastinal masses.

0.7 to 2.1 mEq/L normal serum lactate level

statements best describe the typical findings on a chest radiograph for a patient with interstitial lung disease?

What is the most common cause of jugular venous distention (JVD)

Creating a safe culture is an important prevention strategy and is the responsibility of every health care worker.

structure in the body is responsible for regulating the body temperature?

(CT) scanning of the chest would be least useful for which of the following?

Which of the following is an example of indirect contact transmission involving fomites?

What is included in a Prevention Bundle?

What is the name used for immature neutrophils?

When a small, usually imperceptible current is allowed to pass skin and follow direct low resistance pathway…

Which of the following pulmonary disorders is most likely to result in hepatomegaly?

Bronchoscopy, singing & coughing can cause respiratory droplets

Term used to describe breathing pattern in COPD, when lower costal margins of chest wall draw inward

airborne droplet nuclei can remain suspended in air for long periods and can travel further distances than droplets

Which of the following is used to report electrical current?

A patient with asthma would tend to exhibit which of the following

Which of the following is considered the primary source of infection in the health care setting?

What is the advantage of COPD patients breathing through pursed lips during exhalation?

Which of the following is an example of a leading question?

What is indicated by retractions?

findings on the chest radiograph is considered a secondary sign of emphysema

Which of the following values represents a normal serum potassium level?

red blood cell (RBC) count that is below normal values?

What breathing pattern is associated with diabetic ketoacidosis

Blunting of the costophrenic angles seen on the posteroanterior or lateral chest film typically indicates

Your patient has an abnormal sensorium. Which of the following is most likely true

Which type of transmission occurs from insects, rats, or other vermin?

technical term for secretions from the tracheobronchial tree that have not been contaminated by the mouth?

The total carbon dioxide (CO2) value is linked to what electrolyte in the blood serum?

What is the purpose of the two-patient identifier system?

strategies for conflict resolution represents a middle-ground strategy that combines assertiveness and cooperation?

What term is used to describe sputum that has pus in it?

Which test is best used to classify the severity of COPD?

TJC (The Joint Commission) requires hospitals to collect data and monitor their own performance.

patient who repeats the words “ninety-nine,” you note an area of increased tactile fremitus over the left lower lobe

Oxygen is flammable and combustible

depth and rate first increase, then decrease, followed by a period of apnea.

All these techniques to ensure understanding of all parties.

an interview question is initially unclear. Which of the following responses on your part would be most appropriate?

60-90 mmhg is the normal diastolic BP in the adult PT?

What term is used to describe difficult breathing in the reclining position?

term is used to describe a sodium concentration that is below normal in the blood serum?

In which of the following clinical settings would hypokalemia be a significant problem?

optimal position of the endotracheal tube following intubation as seen on the chest radiograph?

If renal function needs to be evaluated, which of the following tests would you recommend?

What type of white blood cell increases in response to allergic reactions

chest x-ray shows bilateral fluffy infiltrates with a “bat’s wing” configuration

Which of the following host factors increase the risk patients for developing a health care–associated infection?

CT angiography is most often used to evaluate the patient for which of the following conditions?

What is the upper limit of normal for the fasting blood glucose level?

Which of the following diseases are transmitted primarily by airborne transmission?

90-140 Mmhg is the normal range for systolic blood pressure in the adult patient?

What techniques are used by most hospitals to maintain a healthy workforce?

(30 cigarettes) per day for 30 years. What is the patient’s smoking history?

136 to 145 mEq/L is normal serum sodium

What is the name used for mature neutrophils?

O2 requirements and amount of peep keeps increasing in your mech ventilated PT you should suspect

The second heart sound (S2) is created primarily by which of the following?

Which medical test environment must be kept free of metal?

Atelectasis can develop from extended bed rest

major limitation of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the chest?

Nonverbal communication includes all of the following? 1. Gesture 2. Touch 3. Voice tone 4. Space

What is the minimum recommended time for handwashing in the health care environment?

RACE plan has been suggested. What does the letter “C” stand for in this approach?

abnormality in the complete blood count is often seen in a patient with significant hypoxemia

What of the following communication terms is used to describe the method used to transmit a message

What is indicated by an elevation of the anion gap?

The first heart sound (S1) is created primarily by which of the following?

What are the two most common reasons for placing a chest tube?

What is indicated by the presence of central cyanosis?

Which of the following techniques should not be used to improve one’s effectiveness as a sender of messages?

Which of the following are methods of quality improvement?

What change in the patient’s respiratory breathing pattern is commonly seen with significant fever?

The patient interview conducted by the clinician is done in which space?

What is the purpose of an inspiratory HEPA filter in a ventilator circuit?

What lung problem can a ventilation/perfusion scan can detect

You observe a patient’s breathing pattern as very irregular and interspersed with long periods of apnea.

What artery is most often used to assess arterial blood pressure?

98 to 106 mEq/L normal serum chloride level

What is the area of the anterior chest wall overlying the heart called?

WBC count that is above normal values

5 disciplines of lab medicine are clinical biochemistry, hematology, clinical microbiology, anatomic pathology and

Which of the following terms is used to describe coughing up blood-streaked sputum?

What does VAP stand for?