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Hyperventilation could be associated with all of the following, EXCEPT:
Hyperventilation could be associated with all of the following, EXCEPT:
- High blood glucose levels
- A narcotic overdose (correct)
- An overdose of aspirin
- A respiratory infection
Common signs and symptoms of acute hyperventilation syndrome include:
Common signs and symptoms of acute hyperventilation syndrome include:
- Altered mental status and bradycardia
- Anxiety, dizziness, and severe bradypnea
- Unilateral paralysis and slurred speech
- Tachypnea and tingling in the extremities (correct)
Alkalosis is a condition that occurs when:
Alkalosis is a condition that occurs when:
- Slow, shallow breathing eliminates too much carbon dioxide
- Blood acidity is reduced by excessive breathing
- The level of carbon dioxide in the blood increases
- Dangerous acids accumulate in the bloodstream (correct)
A 22-year-old female patient is complaining of dyspnea and numbness and tingling in her hands and feet after an argument with her fiancé. Her respirations are 40 breaths/min. You should:
A 22-year-old female patient is complaining of dyspnea and numbness and tingling in her hands and feet after an argument with her fiancé. Her respirations are 40 breaths/min. You should:
Which of the following statements regarding the hypoxic drive is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding the hypoxic drive is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding anaphylaxis is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding anaphylaxis is correct?
Dyspnea is MOST accurately defined as:
Dyspnea is MOST accurately defined as:
Acute pulmonary edema would MOST likely develop as the result of:
Acute pulmonary edema would MOST likely develop as the result of:
A 62-year-old man with a history of congestive heart failure presents with severe respiratory distress and an oxygen saturation of 82%. When you auscultate his lungs, you hear widespread rales. You should:
A 62-year-old man with a history of congestive heart failure presents with severe respiratory distress and an oxygen saturation of 82%. When you auscultate his lungs, you hear widespread rales. You should:
An alert patient presents with a regular pattern of inhalation and exhalation and breath sounds that are clear and equal on both sides of the chest. These findings are consistent with:
An alert patient presents with a regular pattern of inhalation and exhalation and breath sounds that are clear and equal on both sides of the chest. These findings are consistent with:
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a term used to describe:
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a term used to describe:
The iliac arteries immediately subdivide into the:
The iliac arteries immediately subdivide into the:
The inferior vena cava returns deoxygenated blood to the right side of the heart from all of the following areas, EXCEPT the:
The inferior vena cava returns deoxygenated blood to the right side of the heart from all of the following areas, EXCEPT the:
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Hyperventilation: NOT caused by?
Hyperventilation: NOT caused by?
Overdose of narcotics would NOT typically be associated with hyperventilation.
Hyperventilation Syndrome signs
Hyperventilation Syndrome signs
Rapid breathing and tingling sensations in the extremities are classic signs.
What happens during alkalosis?
What happens during alkalosis?
Dangerous acids accumulate in the bloodstream creating an imbalance.
Hyperventilating patient care
Hyperventilating patient care
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Hypoxic drive: Trigger?
Hypoxic drive: Trigger?
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Anaphylaxis hallmarks
Anaphylaxis hallmarks
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Dyspnea Definition
Dyspnea Definition
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Pulmonary edema cause
Pulmonary edema cause
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CHF patient in distress
CHF patient in distress
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Adequate air exchange signs
Adequate air exchange signs
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Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
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Iliac artery divides into...
Iliac artery divides into...
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Inferior Vena Cava: Drains what?
Inferior Vena Cava: Drains what?
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Study Notes
Hyperventilation
- Hyperventilation may be caused by various factors but is not associated with narcotic overdose.
- Acute hyperventilation syndrome symptoms include tachypnea (rapid breathing) and tingling in extremities.
Alkalosis
- Alkalosis occurs when blood acidity decreases due to excessive breathing, not from CO2 accumulation.
Dyspnea
- Defined as shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, a critical symptom in respiratory assessment.
Anaphylaxis
- Characterized by airway swelling and hypotension, with reactions often occurring within 60 minutes of exposure.
Conditions Related to Respiratory Distress
- Acute pulmonary edema often results from right-sided heart failure, leading to severe respiratory distress.
- In cases of respiratory distress, applying a CPAP device can be beneficial for patients with congestive heart failure.
Oxygenation and Ventilation
- Patients with adequate air exchange exhibit regular inhalation and exhalation with clear, equal breath sounds.
- Supplemental oxygen may be necessary for patients with low oxygen saturation levels.
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
- ACS refers to a range of symptoms caused by myocardial ischemia, indicating inadequate blood flow to the heart.
Circulatory System
- The iliac arteries branch into the femoral arteries, crucial for blood supply to the lower limbs.
- The inferior vena cava collects deoxygenated blood from the legs, abdomen, and kidneys but not the brain.
Medical History
- Key factors in medical history for patients with chest discomfort include family history of hypertension and smoking history.
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