Untitled Quiz

Cor Pulmonale is a Latin term that means "pulmonary heart."

True (A)

<p>The most common cause of Cor Pulmonale is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To assess lung function and identify any problems. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A pneumothorax is a condition where air leaks into the space between your lung and the chest wall, causing your lung to collapse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Excessive sweating (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The primary goal of medical management of a flail chest is to support breathing, relieve pain, and prevent complications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To improve lung function and mobilize respiratory secretions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A pulmonary contusion is a type of lung injury caused by a blunt force to the chest, resulting in lung tissue bruising and swelling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The two main types of chest trauma discussed are blunt chest trauma and penetrating chest trauma.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fever (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The primary goal of medical management for penetrating chest trauma is to stabilize the patient and control bleeding, often requiring surgical intervention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hypertension (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>For post-operative patients, early mobilization and frequent turning are essential to prevent atelectasis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chest physiotherapy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A penetrating chest trauma is a type of chest injury caused by a foreign object piercing the chest wall, such as a stab wound, gunshot wound, or a sharp object.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Specialized nursing care for critically ill or injured patients.

Improve patient outcomes, support families, and promote healing.

Various medical conditions requiring intensive care.

Different degrees of intensity in patient care.

The setting for critical care, including CCUs and ICUs.

Classifying critical care units based on patient types.

What to anticipate in an intensive care unit.

Tasks performed by nurses in critical care settings.

Skills and knowledge expected of critical care nurses.

Tasks related to patient care in intensive care.

Key aspects of patient care in critical situations.

Evaluating a patient's pain in critical care.

Methods to treat pain in critical care patients.

Basic needs for survival, like oxygen and nutrition.

The requirements for families of critically ill patients

Collaboration among various healthcare professionals.

A team for immediate intervention in critical situations.

Blood clot in the lungs.

Injury to the chest area.

Trouble breathing, especially new born babies.

Bruising of the lungs.