NUR 2063 / NUR2063 Essentials of Pathophysiology Final Exam Review| Rated A Guide | Latest, 2021 / 2022 | Rasmussen College

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NUR 2063 / NUR2063 Essentials of Pathophysiology Final Exam Review| Rated A Guide | Latest, 2021 / 2022 | Rasmussen College 1. How is TB transmitted? - Airborne droplets 2. Pressure in pleur... al space is greater than atmospheric pressure due to trapped air in pleural space or entering air from a positive-pressure mechanical ventilator - Tension pneumothorax 3. The _______ is the brain's respiratory center. - Medulla oblongata, or brainstem 4. ______ produces surface tension to alveoli to prevent them from collapsing. - Surfactant 5. Appropriate nursing interventions for emphysema - Maintain airway, controlled coughing, hug a pillow, high Fowler's, place pillows on OBT and have patient lean over, pursed-lip breathing, and conserving patient's energy. 6. Clinical manifestations of acute bronchitis - Productive and nonproductive cough, dyspnea, wheezing, low-grade fever, pharyngitis, malaise, and chest discomfort. 7. Which lung disease causes destructive changes of the alveolar walls and enlargement of the distal air sacs? - Emphysema aka "pink puffers" 8. Clinical manifestations of ARF (acute respiratory failure) - Shallow respirations, headache, tachycardia, dysrhythmias, lethargy, and confusion. 9. In acute respiratory failure, ______ is low and _____ is high. - O2 is low and CO2 is high (d/t hypoventilation) 10. Clinical manifestations of cystic fibrosis - Meconium ileum, salty skin, steattorhea, chronic cough, hypoxia, fatigue, thick tenacious sputum, audible rhonchi, activity intolerance, fat-soluble vitamin deficiency 11. Diet of patient with cystic fibrosis - High protein, low fat, increase fluid intake 12. Normal blood pH - 7.35 - 7.45 13. Normal PaO2 range - 80-100 14. Normal PaCO2 range - 35-45 15. Normal HCO3 range - 22-26 16. Where are epinephrine and norepinephrine produced? - Adrenal medulla 17. Priority assessment for a patient on a ventilator - Airway/breathing 18. _____ is the process of moving air into the lungs. - Ventilation 19. ______ is rapidly developing respiratory failure resulting from fluid accumulation in the alevoli d/t a systemic or pulmonary event. - Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) [Show More]

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