what does a chest x-ray do?
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creates pictures of the structures inside the chest, can tell us if there are
tumors, fluid, or fractures or can tell if central line is in the right place
which heart sounds are abnormal?
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S3 and S4
What is emphysema?
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destruction of alveolar walls that causes permanent abnormal enlargement
of air spaces
What is an exercise stress test?
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a stress test in which the ECG is evaluated during exercise and then
compared to the rest ECG
what is the conduction pathway?
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1. SA node
2. AV node
3. Bundle of His
4. L & R branches
5. Purkinje fibers
where should the radial pulse be palpated?
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, at the radial or thumb side of the forearm at the wrist, if that is difficult,
palpate the ulnar pulse
what does a lung V/Q scan do?
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- helps to diagnose pulmonary embolism and identifies blood perfusion
defects in the lungs
- nuclear medicine procedure
- no prep work other than CXR
- radiopharm given through nebulizer, images taken and then different
radiopharm given through vein and second set taken
what is velocity?
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distance blood travels in a unit of time
what does CTA stand for?
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clear to auscultation
, what are abnormal findings of general appearance, posture, and breathing when
inspecting the respiratory system?
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- apprehension and restlessness
- nasal flaring
- use of accessory muscles: trapezius, intercostals, suprasternal
- tripod position
- behavior may change - get nervous and agitated
what is the leading cause of preventable death?
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smoking
what are abnormal findings in coloring and appearance of nails, skin, and lips?
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- Cyanosis/pallor
- clubbing of nails
Where is the posterior tibial pulse?
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creates pictures of the structures inside the chest, can tell us if there are
tumors, fluid, or fractures or can tell if central line is in the right place
which heart sounds are abnormal?
Give this one a try later!
S3 and S4
What is emphysema?
,Give this one a try later!
destruction of alveolar walls that causes permanent abnormal enlargement
of air spaces
What is an exercise stress test?
Give this one a try later!
a stress test in which the ECG is evaluated during exercise and then
compared to the rest ECG
what is the conduction pathway?
Give this one a try later!
1. SA node
2. AV node
3. Bundle of His
4. L & R branches
5. Purkinje fibers
where should the radial pulse be palpated?
Give this one a try later!
, at the radial or thumb side of the forearm at the wrist, if that is difficult,
palpate the ulnar pulse
what does a lung V/Q scan do?
Give this one a try later!
- helps to diagnose pulmonary embolism and identifies blood perfusion
defects in the lungs
- nuclear medicine procedure
- no prep work other than CXR
- radiopharm given through nebulizer, images taken and then different
radiopharm given through vein and second set taken
what is velocity?
Give this one a try later!
distance blood travels in a unit of time
what does CTA stand for?
Give this one a try later!
clear to auscultation
, what are abnormal findings of general appearance, posture, and breathing when
inspecting the respiratory system?
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- apprehension and restlessness
- nasal flaring
- use of accessory muscles: trapezius, intercostals, suprasternal
- tripod position
- behavior may change - get nervous and agitated
what is the leading cause of preventable death?
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smoking
what are abnormal findings in coloring and appearance of nails, skin, and lips?
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- Cyanosis/pallor
- clubbing of nails
Where is the posterior tibial pulse?
Give this one a try later!
