Pulmonary

Question 1

what is the function of the lunges

Answer 1

transport O2 into air sacs (alveoli) and transport CO2 from the tissues to the atmosphere

Question 2

ventilation equation

Answer 2

TV x RR

with activity, both increase

Question 3

chronic bronchitis

Answer 3

-over production of mucus causes an occlusion of airways
-blue bloaters

Question 4

emphysema

Answer 4

-destruction of elastic fibers in lungs can keep O2 sat high usually
-pink puffers

Question 5

causes of emphysema

Answer 5

-heredetary
-smoking

Question 6

s/s of COPD

Answer 6

-SOB
-DOE
-orthopnea
-wheezing
-increased RR
- peripheral cyanosis
-digital clubbing
-pursed lip breathing
-elbow changes
-malaise
-chronic cough
-barrel chest
-weight loss
-accessory muscles to expiration
-prolonged epxiration
-decreased FEV1/FVC ratio

-anxiety
-depression

Question 7

what is the differential test for function of the lungs

Answer 7

pulm function tests being FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC

Question 8

exercise and COPD

Answer 8

-obstructive disease impedes lung emptying (requires more time)
-increased breathing leads to hyperinflation and smaller TV
- impairment of gas exhcange

Question 9

restrictive lung disease

Answer 9

-diminished lung volune
-NM disorders, chest wall disorders, pleural disorders

Question 10

pathologies/conditions affecting pulmonary circulation

Answer 10

-body position
-stenosis or incompetence of heart valves
-CHF
-PE

Question 11

supplemental oxygen

Answer 11

if oxygen saturation <88%, then oxygen supp necessery to improve survival and cognition