General
Abnormal reduction in ventilation due to restriction by the chest wall or lungs
What is restrictive lung disease?
Pulmonary fibrosis often leads to a decrease in the ability of the lungs to transfer O2 into the blood and CO2 out of the blood, resulting in this impairment
What is impaired gas exchange?
Test used to assess for consolidation while using a stethoscope and having the patient say 99
What is bronchophony?
Pulmonary intervention that the goal is to target a specific lobe or section of the lung.
What is segmental breathing?
In terms of pulmonary function testing, ERV stands for _______ and means ______.
What is expiratory reserve volume? What is the largest volume of air exhaled from resting end-expiratory level?
This type of medical professional specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of lung diseases, including pulmonary fibrosis.
What is a pulmonologist?
3 things that should be included in a CV-related skin exam
What is visualization, temperature, turgor, wounds, and hemosiderin staining?
3 postural drainage techniques.
What is percussion, vibration, and shaking?
Three hallmark signs of RLD
What is dyspnea, non-productive cough, and emaciated appearance?
This blood test marker is often elevated in inflammatory diseases, can sometimes be increased in patients with pulmonary fibrosis.
What is C-reactive protein (CRP)?
The production of speech sounds.
What is phonation?
A respiratory instrument used to encourage deep breathing to increase lung expansion
What is inspiratory spirometry?
A test that can be used to evaluate respiratory function for diagnosing and assessing severity of obstructive and restrictive abnormalities.
What is pulmonary function tests?
Common symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis include shortness of breath, fatigue, and this sound heard during lung auscultation.
What are crackles or rales?
Upon performing the capillary refill test, your patient's nail beds return to normal at 3sec. What are your findings?
What is poor perfusion?
Common MEDICAL managment of restrictive lung disease
What is supplemental O2, antibiotic therapy, nebulizers, and good nutritional support?
2 maturation causes of restrictive lung disease
What is abnormalities in fetal lung development, respiratory distress syndrome, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and normal aging?
This imaging technique is often used to diagnose pulmonary fibrosis by providing detailed images of lung tissue.
What is a CT scan?
Special test that assessed balance, gait speed, and sit to stands
What is short physical performance battery (SPPB)?
A device that provides back pressure to the airways during expiration.
What is positive expiratory pressure therapy?