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The primary laboratory tests used to evaluate the respiratory system and diagnose the disorders affecting it are: A. Tissue biopsy, pulse oximetry, and arterial blood gases B. Arterial blood gases; tissue biopsy; and nasal, throat, and sputum cultures. C. Nasal, throat, and sputum cultures; ear swab; tissue biopsy D, tissue biopsy, arterial blood gases, and blood glucose CORRECT ANSWER-B. Arterial blood gases; tissue biopsy; and nasal, throat, and sputum cultures The nurse knows that when...

Cough what do you want to assess? correct answer: acute vs chronic assessment OLDCARTS Meds allergies medical hx social hx exposure physical exam diagnostic test treatment/plan Sam, age 78, presents to the clinic w/respiratory symptoms. His PFTs are as follows: normal total lung capacity, decreased PaO2, increased PaCO2. On assessment, you auscultate course crackles and forced expiratory wheezes. What is your dx? correct answer: chronic bronchitis African American p...

NR601 Midterm Questions and Answers Already Passed What are the 3 primary physiological changes of aging? 1. Reduced physiological reserve of most body systems, esp. cardiac, resp, renal. 2. Reduced homeostatic mechanisms that fail to adjust regulatory systems (i.e. temp control, fluid/lyte balance, etc.). 3. Impaired immunological function (infection risk is greater, autoimmune dz's more prevalent) What is the preferred amount of exercise for elderly? 30min/day 5 days/wk of moderate exercis...

PANCE Blueprint Pulmonology - All Smarty PANCE Pulmonology lesson sets combined (Smarty PANCE) (Latest 2023 / 2024) Actual Questions and Answers 100% Correct 1. A patient presents with a chronic cough that is productive of phlegm occurring on most days for 3 months of the year for 2 or more consecutive years. Stocky, overweight patient. Crackles and wheezes on auscultation. Chest radiograph: peribronchial and perivascular markings.What's the diagnosis? Answer: Chronic bronchitis 2....

Exam 2: PRN 1409/ PRN1409 Client-Centered Care III Exam Review| Complete Guide with Verified Answers| Updated 2023/ 2024| Rasmussen Q: Diagnostic visual examination of nose, mouth, and throat what do you need? inspect nose for... how to assess hard and soft palate? how to assess pharynx? inspect pharynx for... inspect paranasal sinuses for... Answer: tongue blade and good light source redness, swelling, discharge, & lumps -nares: pallor, redness, swelling, & polyps -mucus: color, ...

Without a properly signed application, a life insurance contract can be considered to be which of the following? A. invalid B. inadmissible as evidence C. Material representation Answer Options: 1. A only is correct 2. A and B are correct 3. B and C are correct 4. A, B and C are correct - CORRECT ANSWER 2 A procedure that uses high frequency sound waves to image soft tissue: 1. X-ray 2. fluoroscopy 3. Ultrasonography (US) 4. computed tomography (CT) - CORRECT ANSWER 3 ...

AGACNP – PULMONARY EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ Most important asthma allergens are where - -indoors What is pulsus paradoxes and what is it seen in? - -Decrease in BP > 10 mmHg upon inspiration Seen in severe asthma, restrictive pericarditis, tamponade Percussion heard during asthma - -Hyperresonance PFTs - Asthma - Hospitalization is recommended if FEV1 is? - -< 30 % predicted OR doesn't increase to 40% predicted after 1 hour of vigorous therapy Asthma - ho...

What are the 3 primary physiological changes of aging? – 1. Reduced physiological reserve of most body systems, esp. cardiac, resp, renal. 2. Reduced homeostatic mechanisms that fail to adjust regulatory systems (i.e. temp control, fluid/lyte balance, etc.). 3. Impaired immunological function (infection risk is greater, autoimmune dz's more prevalent) What is the preferred amount of exercise for elderly? - 30min/day 5 days/wk of moderate exercise. If trying to lose wt: 60min/day. Wha...

What are the 3 primary physiological changes of aging? - ANSWER-1. Reduced physiological reserve of most body systems, esp. cardiac, resp, renal. 2. Reduced homeostatic mechanisms that fail to adjust regulatory systems (i.e. temp control, fluid/lyte balance, etc.). 3. Impaired immunological function (infection risk is greater, autoimmune dz's more prevalent) What is the preferred amount of exercise for elderly? - ANSWER-30min/day 5 days/wk of moderate exercise. If trying to lose wt:...

NR 601 Midterm Exam (Latest ) New Full Questions and Answers ( Included ) 100% Correct 1. What are the 3 primary physiological changes of aging?: 1. Reduced physiological reserve of most body systems, esp. cardiac, resp, renal. 2. Reduced homeostaticmechanismsthat fail to adjustregulatory systems(ontrol, fluid/lyte balance, etc.). 3. Impaired immunological function (infection risk is greater, autoimmune dz's moreprevalent) 2. What is the preferred amount of exercise for elderly?: 30min...