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| 3 "S"'s that cause wheezing |
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Definition
Swelling
Secretions
Spasm |
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Term
| List three findings that indicate severe bronchospasm: |
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Definition
Silent chest
Inability to speak
End tidal CO2 >60 |
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Term
| List a classification of prescribed medications that might make inhaled bronchodilators less effective in the treatment of bronchospasm: |
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Definition
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Term
| How would carbon monoxide poisoning affect a patient's pulse oximetry? |
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Definition
| Carbon monoxide would occupy space on the hemoglobin where oxygen normally would be. Therefore, saturations would remain normal despite potentially profound hypoxemia. |
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Term
| What physiologic function does pursed lip breathing accomplish? |
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Definition
| Pursed lipped breathing provides positive end expiratory pressure and can help prevent atelectasis. It is common in conditions such as bronchospasm and even acute pulmonary edema. |
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