PTAP 1350 - EXAM #3 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
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Breathing Patterns - ANSWER-Cheyne-Stokes
Kussmaul's Respirations
Bradypnea
Tachypnea
Cheyne-Stokes - ANSWER-Periods of progressive deeper and faster breathing
then a decrease with stop (apnea)
What causes Cheyne-Stokes? - ANSWER-Strokes, TBI, brain tumors, CO
poisoning, metabolic encephalopathy
Kussmaul's Respirations - ANSWER-labored or hyperventilation with consistently
deep and rapid respiration
When is Kussmaul's seen? - ANSWER-Late stages of severe metabolic acidosis
such as diabetic ketoacidosis; AIR HUNGRY
Bradypnea - ANSWER-Respiratory rate that is lower than normal for age
Tachypnea - ANSWER-Respiratory rate that is greater than normal for age
Atelectasis - ANSWER-Collapse of normally expanded and aerated lung tissue at
any structural level
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, What are sudden causes of atelectasis? - ANSWER-Dyspnea
Tachypnea
Cyanosis
Drop in BP
What diseases fall under the category of COPD? - ANSWER-Asthma, chronic
bronchitis, emphysema
Chronic Bronchitis - ANSWER-inflammation of the bronchi with coughed up
secretions
How does chronic bronchitis present? - ANSWER-Productive cough > 3 months of
the year for > 2 years
What is "Blue Bloater"? - ANSWER-Chronic bronchitis
Symptoms of "Blue Bloater"? - ANSWER-Obese
Cough
Accessory muscle breathing
Cyanotic
Emphysema - ANSWER-Permanent enlargement of lower airways with
destruction of alveolar walls
Etiology of Emphysema - ANSWER-long term exposure to airborne irritants,
cigarette cmoking
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ANSWERS / EXAM QUESTIONS WILL COME FROM HERE (100%
CORRECT ANSWERS/ A+ GRADED
Breathing Patterns - ANSWER-Cheyne-Stokes
Kussmaul's Respirations
Bradypnea
Tachypnea
Cheyne-Stokes - ANSWER-Periods of progressive deeper and faster breathing
then a decrease with stop (apnea)
What causes Cheyne-Stokes? - ANSWER-Strokes, TBI, brain tumors, CO
poisoning, metabolic encephalopathy
Kussmaul's Respirations - ANSWER-labored or hyperventilation with consistently
deep and rapid respiration
When is Kussmaul's seen? - ANSWER-Late stages of severe metabolic acidosis
such as diabetic ketoacidosis; AIR HUNGRY
Bradypnea - ANSWER-Respiratory rate that is lower than normal for age
Tachypnea - ANSWER-Respiratory rate that is greater than normal for age
Atelectasis - ANSWER-Collapse of normally expanded and aerated lung tissue at
any structural level
1
, What are sudden causes of atelectasis? - ANSWER-Dyspnea
Tachypnea
Cyanosis
Drop in BP
What diseases fall under the category of COPD? - ANSWER-Asthma, chronic
bronchitis, emphysema
Chronic Bronchitis - ANSWER-inflammation of the bronchi with coughed up
secretions
How does chronic bronchitis present? - ANSWER-Productive cough > 3 months of
the year for > 2 years
What is "Blue Bloater"? - ANSWER-Chronic bronchitis
Symptoms of "Blue Bloater"? - ANSWER-Obese
Cough
Accessory muscle breathing
Cyanotic
Emphysema - ANSWER-Permanent enlargement of lower airways with
destruction of alveolar walls
Etiology of Emphysema - ANSWER-long term exposure to airborne irritants,
cigarette cmoking
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