pulm
decreased compliance does what to breathing work?
increases it
what level is increased in a patient with pneumonia?
complete or partial collapse of lung tissue that was previously expanded is known as...
atelectasis
someone with sleep apnea is at risk for...
pulmonary hypertension
what pulmonary disease is both obstructive and restrictive?
bronchiolitis obliterans
what does obstructive mean?
in pneumonia, what color would the x-ray be?
black (radiolucent)
blunting of costophrenic angle without cardiac history is known as...
pleural effusion
what is the difference between an inducer and a trigger?
inducer: starts it (genetics)
trigger: brings it out (exercise)
what disease is NOT part of COPD?
acute bronchitis
decreased tidal volume does what to RR?
increases it (compensation)
pneumonia can lead to...
lung abscess
take a deep breath and cough
what disease has too much compliance?
emphysema
chronic hyperinflation with chest wall changes is known as what?
emphysema
what does restrictive mean?
volume or air is reduced
idopathic pulmonary fibrosis __ compliance
decrease
is pleural effusion goes untreated, it can lead to...
empyema (pus)
permanent dilation/distortion of 1 or more bronchi caused by destruction of elastic bronchial walls is known as
bronchiectasis
what is a unique treatment done for emphysema patients?
lung reduction surgery
what happens if surfactant isn't produced in development?
respiratory distress syndrome, lungs can't expand
why should you monitor a patient who recently drowned?
recurrent respiratory distress 1-2 days post event due to aspiration
L cardiac failure most commonly results in...
pulmonary edema
changes in structure and function of RV as a result of pulmonary hypertension is known as what?
cor pulmonale
when the lungs fill with fluid not related to HF, this is known as what?
acute respiratory distress syndrome