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)
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