Pulmonary Disease States | Interpreting Clinical Laboratory Data and Nutritional Assessment |
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What is expiratory wheezing?
A 20-year-old woman who has a history of asthma is brought to the emergency department in respiratory distress. What breath sounds would you expect to hear in this patient?
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What is bronchitis?
Sputum culture and sensitivity would be indicated for which of the following conditions?
A. ST segment elevation B. Pleural effusion C. Pneumothorax D. Bronchitis |
What is administer oxygen via nasal cannula
A patient with a history of sarcoidosis presents in the emergency department with shortness of breath. Vital signs are T 99, P 114, f 32, BP 138/88 and SpO2 82%. The respiratory care practitioner would first do what?
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What is B. fewer than 25 pus cells are present?
A sputum culture that is sent to the lab is likely to be rejected as saliva if
A. fewer than 25 epithelial cells are present. B. fewer than 25 pus cells are present. C. more than 25 epithelial cells are present. D. more than 25 pus cells are present. |
What is a chest radiograph
Immediately after insertion of a central line via the subclavian vein, an intubated patient becomes dyspneic. The respiratory therapist should recommend which diagnostic tests?
A. 12-lead ECG B. Chest radiograph C. ABG D. Bedside spirometry |
What is B. an electrolyte analysis?
A patient presents in the emergency department with vomiting. Blood gas results reveal metabolic alkalosis. Based on this information, you would also suggest
A. a STAT chest radiograph. B. an electrolyte analysis. C. a complete blood count. D. clotting time. |
What is lateral decubitus chest film
A patient is suspected of having a pleural effusion. Which x-ray position is most appropriate to confirm this diagnosis?
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What is C. Cachexic?
A respiratory therapist is caring for a 66-year-old male patient with acute exacerbation of COPD. The therapist notes the patient is extremely thin, with ribs obviously showing on his chest. What term should the therapist use to document the patient’s appearance?
A. Malnourished B. Cyanotic C. Cachexic D. Wasted |
What is pulmonary angiography
Which of the following is the most appropriate test to confirm the presence of a suspected PE?
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What is A. Eat frequent small meals?
A patient with COPD is being counseled in a pulmonary rehabilitation program. What general nutrition recommendation would you give this individual?
A. Eat frequent small meals. B. Restrict sodium intake. C. Restrict fat intake. D. Increase whole grain and fiber intake. |