FEV1 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations Latest Update Graded A+ Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity.) LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III : Chest X-ray—flatte...

Intermittent- Persistent Mild- Persistent Moderate- Persistent Severe- Answer Classification of asthma severity sx -/= 2 days/week, nocturnal awakenings -/= 2x month, use of SABA -/= 2 days/week, doesn't interfere w/ normal activity, lung function normal b/w exacerbations, FEV1 + 80% predicted and FEV1/FVC normal Answer Define Classification of asthma severity Intermittent- sx +2 days/week but not daily, nocturnal awakenings 3-4x month, use of SABA +/= 2 days/week but n...

MN 568 Midterm Study Guide Questions with Answers 2021 Respiratory Review 1. A chronic cough lasts longer than: 8 Weeks 2. You are doing a cerumen extraction and touch the external meatus of your pt's ear. He winces and starts coughing. What is the name of this reflex? Arnold Reflex 3. Julie has a postnasal drip along with her cough. You assess her for: Allergic or vasomotor rhinitis 4. A pt with HTN comes in and insists that one of his new meds is causing him to cough. When lo...

For moderate persistant asthma, symptoms occur - correct answer Daily For moderate persistant asthma, SABA use is - correct answer Daily For moderate persistant asthma, nighttime awakenings ages 0-4 - correct answer 3-4 times/month For moderate persistant asthma, nighttime awakenings for >5 - correct answer > once a week, not nightly For moderate persistant asthma, interference with normal activity - correct answer Some For moderate persistant asthma, Lung function FEV1...

FCCS Review test with 100% Correct Answers 2023/2024 FCCS Review test with 100% Correct Answers 2023/2024 How do you diagnose airway obstruction? FEV1/FVC <70% Once airway obstruction is diagnosed, how do you determine whether it is d/t asthma or COPD? Give pt bronchodilator. if >12% improvement of FEV1 then asthma The Global initiate for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) categorizes airflow limitation into how many stages? 4 stages of COPD GOLD 1 spirometric findings ...

Family Medicine EOR Pulmonology Exam Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Q: What is COPD? Answer: Largely irreversible airflow obstruction due to loss of elastic recoil & increased airway resistance Q: What two diseases does COPD include? Answer: Emphysema Chronic bronchitis Q: What is a genetic disorder that leads to panacinar emphysema? Answer: Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency ** only genetic disease linked to COPD in patie...

Pneumonia: CORRECT ANSWER - Collection and/or consolidation of sputum as a result of a bacterial or viral agent entering the lung on inhalation. - Presents with fever, dyspnea, chills, cyanosis, rhonchi and rales - CXR: scattered infiltrates - CBC: Increased WBC if bacterial, decrease WBC if viral - Interventions: O2 therapy first, suctioning and other bronchial hygiene efforts. - Antibiotics: Penicillin for gram positive organisms, Gentamycin, or other 'mycin antibiotics for gram negati...

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...

Pneumonia: CORRECT ANSWER-- Collection and/or consolidation of sputum as a result of a bacterial or viral agent entering the lung on inhalation. - Presents with fever, dyspnea, chills, cyanosis, rhonchi and rales - CXR: scattered infiltrates - CBC: Increased WBC if bacterial, decrease WBC if viral - Interventions: O2 therapy first, suctioning and other bronchial hygiene efforts. - Antibiotics: Penicillin for gram positive organisms, Gentamycin, or other 'mycin antibiotics for gram negati...

BCACP 2023 Exam Questions and Answers All Correct A Grade In asthma, FeNo >20 is associated with a better or worse response to corticosteroids? - Answer-better: recommended to increase ICS or add on other therapy difference in pattern of symptoms between asthma and COPD - Answer-asthma has variation; COPD is persistent despite treatment Intermittent Asthma (symptom freq, nightime, SABA use, FEV1) - Answer-less then/= 2 days/wk, less than/= 2 times per month, </= 2 days/wk, >80...