NSG 460 (Complete And Verified Study material) (10pages) LEARNEXAMS

1. Athelectasis: Answer collapse of lung tissue caused by blockage or pressure - obstructive (mucus oolyg = common after surgery)CF - non obstructive (chest trauma lack of deep breaths), pleural effusion 2. Risk factors for Atelectasis: Answer anesthesia, foreign objects, tumor, prolonged bedrest without freq position changes COMPLICATIONS - pneumonia, hypoxemia, respiratory failure 3. Costochondritis: Answer an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to thesternum SXS: sharp aching, pressure lik pain aggravation on inspiration, movt, coughing causes: trauma, physical strain, jt infection, tumor 4. Pain on palpitation: Answer Costrochondritis 5. Lobar pneumonia: Answer alveolia (air sacs) consolidated (fluid/bacteria) tinged, purluent bloody sputum ; AMS, FEVER (elderly - may not) 6. Pnemonia: Answer - tactile fremitus increased - use of accessory muscles, nasal flares (peds)