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When auscultating to a patient chest the worst thing to hear is?
SILENCE
Wheezes heard on ausculation percussion or palpation?
wheezes are heard when auscultating a patient.
When auscultating the blood pressure in a patient's upper extremity you should place the diaphragm of the stethoscope over what artery?
Brachial artery
What is the primary respiratory drive for a patient with COPD?
Hypoxic drive.
What is the most common respiratory rate in a elderly patient?
R.i.c.e.
Is respiratory lessons available for free?
A free respiratory course has been created by William French, medical educator and author of Case Profiles in Respiratory Care, Delmar Publishing. This course consists of eight pulmonary care patient cases and patient simulations.
Should a patient with a gram positive cocci sputum specimen be placed in respiratory isolation?
Yes, a patient with gram positive cocci in sputum should be placed in respiratory isolation as it could indicate an infection like pneumonia or tuberculosis, which can be spread through respiratory droplets. Isolating the patient can help prevent the potential spread of the infection to others.
A patient choking on a hot dog is this respiratory acidosis or respiratory alkalosis?
A patient choking on a hot dog may initially result in respiratory alkalosis due to hyperventilation in response to decreased oxygen levels. If the obstruction continues and impairs adequate gas exchange, it can progress to respiratory acidosis as carbon dioxide builds up in the bloodstream.
What if your patient has a respiratory disease that has literally paralyzed the cilia Explain why this patient would be at an increased risk for a respiratory infection?
If a patient has a respiratory disease that has paralyzed the cilia, they would be at an increased risk for respiratory infections because cilia play a crucial role in moving mucus and particles out of the respiratory tract. Without the cilia functioning properly, pathogens and debris can accumulate in the airways, leading to an increased susceptibility to infections.
Which vital sign should you not mention that you are taking to the patient?
Counting respiratory rate.
What is the meaning of TPR in taking patient's vital signs?
Temperature, pulse, respiratory.
Which respiratory ailments can respiratory volume test be used to detect?
Emphysema is one respiratory disease that can be detected by a volume test. If the patient is unable to take large breaths, this may be a sign of lung diseases.
