3 assessment cardiopulm pt

white and translucent

indicates infection and contains WBC called purulent sputum

old, retained secretions

indicates pseudomonas species infection

old blood

foul smelling sputum that ofen settles into several layers is characteristic of

what should you do if a pt cannot cough adequately

pt's complaint of difficult or labored breathing

dyspnea while laying down

coughing up blood from the resp tract

chest pain may originate from the heart as a result of an inadequate blood supply is called

normal rate and depth of respirations

increased rate and depth of breathing

irregular breathing patters/ short periods of deep, consistent vol with periods of apnea

deep, rapid, breathing followed by apnea

paradoxical respirations- chest moves IN on INSPIRATION and OUT on EXPIRATION/ result of chest trauma, fractured sternum, ribs

an increased AP diameter is called a

signs of respiratory distress

abnormal sound heard over the heart, arteries, or veins that is caused by tubulent blood flow or an obstruction is called a

mediastinal shift towards the AFFECTED side

mediastical shift AWAY from the affected side

ETT should rest about __ to ___ cm above the carina

on an inspiratory film, the carina is located at the level of the ____ rib or ____

if the ETT is inserted too far, it has a greater tendency to enter the

provides 3D images of the thorax and is more accurate than v/q scanning

provides useful imaging technique of the thorax that provides accurate anatomic detail of the thorax

which imaging studies diagnose PULM EMBOLISM

new imaging technique that detects pathologic proesses, tumors of the thorax. can distinguise benign and malignant thoracic tumors

pulse that becomes weaker on inspiration, decrease in systolic pressure of more than 10 mm hg during inspiration and may be seen in pts with severe COPD

life threatening condition in which blood collects in the pericardial sac and causes pressure that prevents the heart from pumping adequately

alternating pattern of strong and weak pulses

pt with a fever is

pt without a fever is