Exam #2: The Respiratory System

Question 1

What does Surfactant do ?

Answer 1

Keeps the Alveoli open

Is a Lipoprotein that lowers the surface tension in the alveoli

Question 2

__________ decreases the tendency of the alveoli to collapse ?

Answer 2

Surfactant

Question 3

__________________ stretches the alveoli and promotes surfactant secretion ?

Answer 3

Deep breathing

Question 4

When we don’t have enough surfactant, it causes ____________ to occur more quickly ?

Answer 4

Atelectasis

Question 5

What does PaO2 stand for ?

Answer 5

Partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood

Question 6

What does PaO2 tell us ?

Answer 6

the amount of oxygen dissolved in the plasma

Question 7

What is considered a Normal PaO2 ?

Answer 7

80-100 mmHg

• but patient is considered oxygenated if greater than 60mmHg

Question 8

What does SaO2 tell us ?

Answer 8

The amount of oxygen bound to hemoglobin in comparison with the amount of oxygen the hemoglobin can carry

Question 9

what lab value is known as “hemoglobin saturation” ?

Answer 9

SaO2

Question 10

PaO2 and SaO2 are considered what type of results ?

Answer 10

LAB results

Question 11

What does SaO2 = ?

Answer 11

arterial oxygen saturation

Question 12

What is considered a Normal SaO2 reading ?

Answer 12

greater than 90%

Question 13

What is the SpO2 also known as ?

Answer 13

Pulse Ox

Question 14

What does the SpO2 measure ?

Answer 14

Oxygen saturation

Question 15

What is considered the Normal Hemoglobin range ?

Answer 15

12-17

Question 16

What lab result provides information about acid/base balance & oxygen and ventilation status ?

Answer 16

Arterial blood gas (ABG)

Question 17

When is it best to obtain a sputum culture & sensitivity ?

Answer 17

Early morning

Question 18

A __________________- is a procedure to visualize bronchi through a fiberoptic tube.

Answer 18

Bronchoscopy

Question 19

What kind of sedation is given for a Bronchoscopy ?

Answer 19

Conscious sedation

Question 20

When performing a Bronchoscopy, what do you want to monitor for the return of ?

Answer 20

the gag reflex

Question 21

what kind of diet do you want to make sure a pt. is on prior to having a bronchoscopy ?

Answer 21

NPO

Question 22

What position do you want to make sure the pt. is in when having a Thoracentesis ?

Answer 22

Sitting up right on the edge of the bed and leaning forward

Question 23

What type of test is given for patients with Cystic fibrosis ?

Answer 23

Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)

Question 24

What do Pulmonary Function Test’s measure ?

Answer 24

measure lung volume and air flow

Question 25

How would you instruct a patient to perform a Pulmonary Function Test ?

Answer 25

1. patient inserts mouthpiece 2. takes a deep breath 3. and exhales as hard, fast, and as long as possible

Question 26

_____________________ is the amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled after maximum inspiration ?

Answer 26

Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)

Question 27

which age population is at higher risk for Influenza ?

Answer 27

Older adults

Question 28

What type of vaccine should we advocate for in patients 50 or older ?

Answer 28

Flu vaccine

Question 29

What are the 2 types of vaccines ?

Answer 29

- Inactivated | - Live attenuated

Question 30

What type of influenza vaccine is given by injection ?

Answer 30

Inactivated form

Question 31

Which type of Influenza vaccine is approved for pts. > 6 months ?

Answer 31

Inactivated form

Question 32

Which type of Influenza vaccine can be given to high risk patients (Ex: Chronic medical conditions, Nursing home residents, immunocompromised, & pregnant women)

Answer 32

Inactivated form

Question 33

What type of Influenza vaccine is given by nasal spray ?

Answer 33

Live attenuated

Question 34

What type of Influenza vaccine can be given to nonpregnant, healthy people ages 2-49

Answer 34

Live attenuated

Question 35

What is a Tracheostomy ?

Answer 35

Surgical incision into the trachea to establish an airway

Question 36

With a Tracheostomy, What does an inflated cuff prevent the patient from doing ?

Answer 36

The Pt. can not talk