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Pleuritis is caused by inflammation of the _______________, most often caused by ________________.
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= inflammation of the parietal and/or visceral pleurae
Caused by: infection of the lungs such as pneumonia or TB. * may be accompanied by pleural friction rub. |
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Pulmonary HTN can cause _______________ , characterized by right ventricular hypertrophy and impaired function.
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Cor pulmonale.
Common in CF and other COPDs. Results in enlargement of the RV, which causes exertional chest pain, gallop rhythm [S3 & S4], Left para sternal lift, and pulmonary congestion. |
Caused by: Cystic Fibrosis and other COPDs
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When using pulse oximetry to measure a patients oxygen saturation, what we are really measuring is:
A.) PaO2 B.) SaO2 |
B.) SaO2
= SATURATION, or the amount of oxygen bound to the hemoglobin portion of each oxygen molecule PaO2 = peripheral O2 or the amount of oxygen free floating in the blood. |
P = peripheral
S = Saturation * Pulse Ox = oxygen saturation |
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Chapter 50 Review question #1
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Answer 4) cyanosis
Rationale: A bluish tinge to Mucous Membranes is called cyanosis and is most accurate because it is what the nurse observed. More info is needed before a diagnosis of hypoxia/hypoxemia can be made. |
Don't jump to conclusions based on a single s/s.
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Chapter 50 Review question #2
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Answer:
3) Huff coughing every 2 hours or as need Rationale: - deep breathing and coughing should be performed at the same time. - forceful coughing is contraindicated in this POST-OP patient, huff coughing is a better alternative for pts unable to perform forceful coughing. |
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