Terminology
PPD is the acronym for
What is purified protein derivative
Generic name for cough suppressant
What is antitussive or dextromethorphan
The highest amount of oxygen to be delivered by nasal cannula
What is 4 liters
Type of pneumonia diagnosed within 48 hours of admission
What is community acquired pneumonia
Pneumococcal organism that spreads into the blood stream can cause this
What is septicemia
Collapsed alveoli
What is atelectasis
Medication that liquify secretion to allow for easy removal
What are expectorants
Best position for airway management
What is high Fowler
Accessory muscles used during respiratory distress
Muscles that line the upper airways constrict
What is bronchospasm
The amount of air that can be expired after maximal inspiration
What is forced vital capacity
Short acting bronchodilator providing rapid short term relief
What is albuterol
Position where the patient sits or stands leaning forward with the arms supported
What is tripod position?
Important reflex to assess after endoscopy
What is gag reflex
Fluid collecting in the lungs
What is pleural effusion
A disease of the airways characterized by distention and destruction of the alveoli sacs
What is emphysema?
Length of time a person diagnosed with TB takes antibiotic INH
What is 6-12 months
A device that uses light wavelengths to determine oxyhemoglobin saturation
What is pulse oximetry
Sound heard when air passes through partially obstructed airway
What is wheezing
Workload of pumping against high pulmonary arterial resistance
What is pulmonary hypertension
A severe persistent asthma attack that does not respond to the usual form of treatment.
What is status asthmaticus
Medication given to prevent INH associated peripheral neuropathy
What is B6
Wheal of 10mm of more induration
What is a positive reaction for TB
Organism that causes tuberculosis
What is mycobacterium tuberculosis
Thrombus travels to the lungs and blocks one of the arteries that supplies blood flow to the lungs
What is pulmonary embolism