Respiratory

Question 1

What is the primary muscle of inspiration?

Answer 1

Diaphram

Question 2

What does a right shift on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve mean?

Answer 2

More O2 is released from the hemoglobin resulting in greater O2 delivery to tissues

Question 3

What does a left shift on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve mean?

Answer 3

O2 released by hemoglobin at significanlty lower PO2, resulting in decreased O2 delivery to tissues.

Question 4

What is the appropriate setting for tidal volume on a ventilated pt?

Answer 4

6-8 ml/kg

Rate - 18/min

Question 5

Most common symptom of a PE ( 4 of them)?

Answer 5

Dyspnea
Pleuritic chest pain
Cough
Hemophtysis

Question 6

What is the gold stand for PE testing?

Answer 6

CT Scan or CT angiography

Question 7

What is the normal setting for PEEP?

Answer 7

5-10 cmH20

Question 8

What is the treatment for tension pneumothorax?

Answer 8

Needle decompression

Question 9

What is the land mark for needle decompression for air removal?

Answer 9

midclavicular line 2nd intercostal space

Question 10

What is the land mark for needle decompression for fluid removal?

Answer 10

midaxillary line 4th/5th intercostal space

Question 11

What is the mnemonic for chest tube drainage assessment?

Answer 11

FOCAL
F- Fluctuation
O- Output
C- Color
A - Air leak
L - levels