Respiratory Assessment &
Normal adult respiratory rate?
12-20 breaths per minute
Air trapping and prolonged expiration describe this category of disease.
Obstructive Disorders
Loss of facial movement on one side suggests this condition.
Bell's Palsy
Brief staring spells with no postictal phase describe this seizure type.
absence seizure
Temporary neurologic deficit lasting minutes to hours is this.
TIA
High CO2 and low pH indicates this disorder
Respiratory Acidosis
Collapse of alveoli commonly seen post-op is this condition.
Antibodies destroying acetylcholine receptors describe this disorder.
Myasthenia Gravis
First nursing action during a seizure.
maintain airway and turn patient on side
Time window for tPA administration.
3–4.5 hours
Low Co2 and high pH indicates this disorder
What is Respiratory Alkalosis
Barrel chest is commonly seen in this condition
Emphysema
Ascending paralysis after viral illness suggests this syndrome.
Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Continuous seizure activity >30 minutes is this emergency.
status epilepticus
Sudden dyspnea with pleuritic chest pain suggests this emergency.
pulmonary embolism
This position improves oxygenation when one lung is more diseased
"Good lung down"
Excess fluid between pleural layers describes this disorder.
Pleural Effusion
Four cardinal symptoms: tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, postural instability.
Parkinson’s Disease
Nuchal rigidity with fever and photophobia suggests this.
Meningitis
Tracheal deviation and hypotension indicate this life-threatening condition.
tension pneumothorax
A restless COPD patient becomes confused. This ABG change is most concerning.
elevated PaCO₂
Severe sustained asthma leading to respiratory acidosis is called this.
Status Asthmaticus
Genetic autosomal dominant disorder with choreiform movements.
Huntington’s Disease
The first-line medication for status epilepticus is this drug class.
benzodiazepines
PaO₂ < 60 mmHg defines this condition.
acute respiratory failure