RRT- Lindsey Jones (2025)
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,Emphysema : D: Abnormal condition of the alveoli
Obstructive resulting destruction and loss of
Definition, elasticity
Clinical C.E.: Barrel chest, Access. musc. use,
Evidence, Chest Clubbing, Smoking hx, Occupational
Xray, CBC, ABG, hazard (smoke, asbestos, other pulm.
PFT & Key irritant)
interventions XR: ^ AP diameter, flattened
diaphragm, hyperlucency,
**EXAM diminished pulmonary markings.
Challenge: You CBC: Polycythemia, ^ WBC -
may be tempted possible infection
to utilize high ABG: Comp. Resp. Acidosis (H
FiO2 because of PaCO2, N pH) & Hypoxemia
the severity of PFT: flows are decreased (FEF 25-
hypoxemia. You 75% & FEV1), wheeze, dim.
may also be K.I.: O2 (L FiO2 0.24-0.28), Liq. O2 or
tested with an trans-trach cannula, home care
emergency, the education, aids to quit smoking,
only time it is bronchodilators & corticosteroids
appropriate to
use 100% O2 on
a COPD patient
,Chronic D: Condition where the patient has a
Bronchitis : productive cough 25% of the year,
Obstructive for at least 2 consecutive years.
Definition, C.E.: Productive cough, purulent
Clinical sputum, exposure to pulm. irritants,
Evidence, Chest frequent infections.
xray, CBC, XR: May be normal, may show
ABG,PFT & Key hyperlucency, diminished pulmonary
interventions markings
CBC: Possible increased WBC due to
**EXAM possible infection
Challenge: The ABG: May be normal, may show
most slight Resp. Acidosis & hypox.
distinguishing PFT: flows are decreased (FEF 25-
characteristic is 75% & FEV1
that the cough is K.I.: Anything that promotes good
productive and pulm. hygiene, fluid therapy if dyhyd,
has been so for a O2 if hypox, bronchodialator,
good portion of Tetracycline
the year.
, D: Abnormal condition where the
bronchi secrete large volumes of
pus during abnormal dilation
Bronchiectasis :
C.E.: Productive cough, often
Obstructive
bloody, clubbing, recurrent
Definition,
infections, dyspnea
Clinical
XR: generally normal
Evidence, Chest
S.C.: gram negative bacteria
xray, Sputum
Bronchogram: Primary test. "tree in
Culture,
winter pattern"
Bronchogram &
K.I.: Chest Physio, hydration therapy
Key interventions
(thick sputum), fluid therapy
(dehydrated), O2 therapy,
bronchodilator, Surgical intervention
comprehensive questions and
verified answers ( detailed &
elaborated) ACTUAL EXAM 2025
TEST!!
Save
Terms in this set (41)
,Emphysema : D: Abnormal condition of the alveoli
Obstructive resulting destruction and loss of
Definition, elasticity
Clinical C.E.: Barrel chest, Access. musc. use,
Evidence, Chest Clubbing, Smoking hx, Occupational
Xray, CBC, ABG, hazard (smoke, asbestos, other pulm.
PFT & Key irritant)
interventions XR: ^ AP diameter, flattened
diaphragm, hyperlucency,
**EXAM diminished pulmonary markings.
Challenge: You CBC: Polycythemia, ^ WBC -
may be tempted possible infection
to utilize high ABG: Comp. Resp. Acidosis (H
FiO2 because of PaCO2, N pH) & Hypoxemia
the severity of PFT: flows are decreased (FEF 25-
hypoxemia. You 75% & FEV1), wheeze, dim.
may also be K.I.: O2 (L FiO2 0.24-0.28), Liq. O2 or
tested with an trans-trach cannula, home care
emergency, the education, aids to quit smoking,
only time it is bronchodilators & corticosteroids
appropriate to
use 100% O2 on
a COPD patient
,Chronic D: Condition where the patient has a
Bronchitis : productive cough 25% of the year,
Obstructive for at least 2 consecutive years.
Definition, C.E.: Productive cough, purulent
Clinical sputum, exposure to pulm. irritants,
Evidence, Chest frequent infections.
xray, CBC, XR: May be normal, may show
ABG,PFT & Key hyperlucency, diminished pulmonary
interventions markings
CBC: Possible increased WBC due to
**EXAM possible infection
Challenge: The ABG: May be normal, may show
most slight Resp. Acidosis & hypox.
distinguishing PFT: flows are decreased (FEF 25-
characteristic is 75% & FEV1
that the cough is K.I.: Anything that promotes good
productive and pulm. hygiene, fluid therapy if dyhyd,
has been so for a O2 if hypox, bronchodialator,
good portion of Tetracycline
the year.
, D: Abnormal condition where the
bronchi secrete large volumes of
pus during abnormal dilation
Bronchiectasis :
C.E.: Productive cough, often
Obstructive
bloody, clubbing, recurrent
Definition,
infections, dyspnea
Clinical
XR: generally normal
Evidence, Chest
S.C.: gram negative bacteria
xray, Sputum
Bronchogram: Primary test. "tree in
Culture,
winter pattern"
Bronchogram &
K.I.: Chest Physio, hydration therapy
Key interventions
(thick sputum), fluid therapy
(dehydrated), O2 therapy,
bronchodilator, Surgical intervention
