Chapter 14 Respiratory

Question 1

Asthma

Answer 1

acute condition caused by bronchconstriction and excess mucous production

Question 2

signs of asthma

Answer 2

wheez when exhale, no lung sounds, and coughing

Question 3

COPD

Answer 3

obstructs and damages lower airways and aveoli, due to cigarette smoking and being on home 02

Question 4

CHF

Answer 4

heart does not pump effectively leading to the backup of fluid and pulmonary edema

Question 5

Croup

Answer 5

inflammation of the pharnax,larnax, and trachea, usually occurs in children up to three years of age, barking cough, presents with stridor

Question 6

Cystic Fibrousis

Answer 6

genetic disorder leading to thick mucous production, asthma like symptoms and gastrointestinal problems

Question 7

Pneumonia

Answer 7

infection of the lungs and is the leading cause of pedi deaths worldwide

Question 8

Pneumothorax

Answer 8

accumulation of air in the plural space, diminished or absent lung sounds

Question 9

Pulmonary edema

Answer 9

accumulation of fluid in the lungs

Question 10

causes and signs of pulmonary edema

Answer 10

CHF, toxic inhalation, rales,pedal edema,orthopnea, difficulty breathing while laying down

Question 11

PE

Answer 11

blockage of a pulmonary artery due to a blood clot that has traveled form the lower legs, Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Question 12

Signs of PE

Answer 12

long bone fracture, chest pain, tachypnea,hemotypsis,tachycardia

Question 13

Respiratory syncytial Virus

Answer 13

respiratory infection very common in infants and children,extrmeely contagious