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(x-ray beam allows for continuous observation) A radiographic test used for observing diaphragmatic excursion |
Fluoroscopy |
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A radiographic test used to detect the presence of a pulmonary emboli |
Ventilation perfusion (V/Q) scan |
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A radiographic test used to view a cross-section plane of the body |
Computed tomographic (CT) scan |
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A radiographic test used to identify a change in pulmonary parenchymal |
A chest X-ray (cxr) |
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What a patients respiratory rate decreases at a rate less than or equal to 10 breaths per minute |
Bradypnea |
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When a patients respiratory rate increases at a rate greater than or equal to 22 breaths per minute |
Tachypnea |
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A patients depth and rate of breathing increases |
Hyperpnea |
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Occurs when patient is unable to breath when in supine or reclining position |
Orthopnea |
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A semilunar valve that prevents right back flow of blood into the ventricles from the pulmonary and aorta arteries during diastole |
Aortic valve |
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A semilunar valve that prevents right back flow of blood into the ventricles from the pulmonary and aorta arteries during diastole |
Pulmonary valve |
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Valves that are both atrioventricular valves that prevent back flowing into the atria during ventricular systole |
Tricuspid and bicuspid |
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Used to prevent myocardial infarction and to decrease platelet aggregation |
Asprin |
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Used to decrease anxiety levels and for sympathetic effects |
Tranquilizer |
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Used to decrease myocardial work and and to control hypertension |
Diuretics |
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Used to reduce myocardial demand, reduce blood pressure and control chest pain and arrhythmias |
Beta adrenergic blocking agents |
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Can cause cardiac arrest and arrhythmias |
Hypermagnesemia |
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Can cause coronary artery vasospasm |
Hhypomagnesemia |
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Can cause electrocardiographic changes |
Hyperkalemia and hypokalemia |
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Can cause ventricular fibrillation |
Hypokalemia |
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Are the primary site of vascular resistance and are the terminal branches that connect to the capillaries |
Arterioles |
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Carry non oxygenated blood to the rest of the heart from the tissues |
Veins |
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Carry oxygenated blood from high pressure areas to low pressure areas |
Arteries |
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Exchange fluids and nutrition between tissues and blood |
Capillaries |
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Inspiratory reserve volume + tidal volume is the formula for what? |
Individual inspiratory capacity |
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An auscultation land mark located in the 4th intercostal space |
The tricuspid valve |
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An auscultation landmark located in the second left intercostal space |
Pulmonic valve |
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An auscultation landmark located in the second 2nd right intercostal space |
Aortic valve |
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An auscultation landmark located in the 5th intercostal space |
Mitral valve |
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A PT attempts a secretion drainage in what segments and lobes if they are using a slightly cupped hand to clap over the patients lower ribs |
Anterior basal segment of the lower lobes |
