Case study key words

Question 1

hemicolectomy

Answer 1

One side of the colon is removed

Question 2

Laparotomy

Answer 2

Open abdominal surgery

Question 3

Peripheral vascular disease

Answer 3

Reduced circulation of blood to a body part other than the brain or heart

Question 4

Warfarin

Answer 4

Medicine to prevent blood clots

Question 5

Frusemine

Answer 5

Loop diuretic medication used to treat edema

Question 6

Emphysema

Answer 6

Gradual damage of lung tissue, specifically the destruction of alveoli

Overtime the alveoli inner wals weaken and rupture - creating larger air spaces instead of many small ones.

Question 7

Salbutamol

Answer 7

Opens up the medium and large airways in the lungs

Causes relaxation of airway smooth muscle

Question 8

Atenolol

Answer 8

Beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure and heart associated pain.

Question 9

Bronchiestasis

Answer 9

Condition that occurs when the tbes that carru air get damaged causing them to widen and become loose and scarred.

Question 10

Postural hypotension

Answer 10

Low blood pressure that happens when standing after sitting or lying down

Question 11

DVT

Answer 11

Blood clot that develops within a deep vein in the body, usually in the leg.

Question 12

AETO

Answer 12

Air entry throughout

Question 13

pneumonia

Answer 13

Inflammation of the lungs, usually caused by an infection.

Question 14

Non rebreather face mask

Answer 14

When patient exhanles co2 then inhales
They are not inhaling the exhaled co2
Bag is filled with 100% o2

Question 15

Venturi mask

Answer 15

Deliver controlled percentages of oxygen

Start on non rebreather mask then move to the venturi