by Johnny Lung | Feb 28, 2017 | Patient Assessment |
Question Answer Air (low density) Black (radiolucent), passes through body and allows for more penetration Water densities result in less exposure and therefore whitish-gray shadows on film Bone (high density) includes ribs, clavicles, scapulae, and vertebrae. White,... 
by Johnny Lung | Feb 26, 2017 | Patient Assessment |
Question Answer 1. “Hand Off”: Short but precise communication providing essential information needed by the recipient /giving report/shift change/transfer of the patient. 2. “Survey the Scene”: Initial assessment stage of the... 
by Johnny Lung | Feb 26, 2017 | Patient Assessment |
Question Answer *Advantages of aerosol drug delivery immediate onset of drug action at the desired site, reduced side systemic side effects, smaller doses of potent drugs (b-agonists), pt may be taught to self-administration Main advantages of aerosols convenient and... 
by Johnny Lung | Feb 26, 2017 | Patient Assessment |
Question Answer Eupnea Normal breathing, 10 – 18 bpm Apnea no spontaneous breathing, usually more than 10 seconds, caused by drug overdose, asphyxia, sleep apnea Platypnea Can breath better when laying down. Orthopnea Can breath better when sitting up. Cheyne... 
by Johnny Lung | Feb 19, 2017 | Patient Assessment |
Question Answer Apnea? Complete absence of breathing Eupnea? Normal breathing Biot’s Breathing? Short episodes of rapid, uniformly deep inspirations, followed by 10-30 sec. of apnea. Often seen in patients with meningitis. Hyperpenea? Increased depth (volume) of... 
by Johnny Lung | Feb 16, 2017 | Patient Assessment |
Question Answer Crackles (fine) only on inspiration -Crumpling cellophane or rubbing hair between fingers – DOES NOT go away with cough -alveolar secretion – POPPING (alveolar opening) What diseases for fine crackles atelectasis, pulmonary edema, pneumonia... 
