Exam 22: Pneumothorax

Match the findings that typically develop in the patient with a pneumothorax with the pulmonary function studies listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -RV%

Match what develops in the oxygen indices of a patient with a pneumothorax with the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -DO₂

MATCHING The clinical scenarios associated with respiratory disease result from the pathophysiologic mechanisms caused (or activated) by the anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with the disorder. Using the "Yes" or "No" items, match the major anatomic alterations of the lungs, shown below, that cause the clinical scenario associated with Pneumothorax. -Distal Airway and Alveolar Weakening Clinical Scenario

Match what hemodynamic indices develop in a patient with a severe pnemothorax with the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -SVR

Match the arterial blood gas changes that occur in a large pneumothorax with the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -HCO₃^-

Match what hemodynamic indices develop in a patient with a severe pnemothorax with the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -SV

MATCHING The clinical scenarios associated with respiratory disease result from the pathophysiologic mechanisms caused (or activated) by the anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with the disorder. Using the "Yes" or "No" items, match the major anatomic alterations of the lungs, shown below, that cause the clinical scenario associated with Pneumothorax. -Bronchospasm Clinical Scenario

Match what develops in the oxygen indices of a patient with a pneumothorax with the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -O₂ER

MATCHING The clinical scenarios associated with respiratory disease result from the pathophysiologic mechanisms caused (or activated) by the anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with the disorder. Using the "Yes" or "No" items, match the major anatomic alterations of the lungs, shown below, that cause the clinical scenario associated with Pneumothorax. -Excessive Bronchial Secretions Clinical Scenario

MATCHING The clinical scenarios associated with respiratory disease result from the pathophysiologic mechanisms caused (or activated) by the anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with the disorder. Using the "Yes" or "No" items, match the major anatomic alterations of the lungs, shown below, that cause the clinical scenario associated with Pneumothorax. -Alveolar Consolidation Clinical Scenario

When treating a pneumothorax with a chest tube and suction, the negative pressure usually does not exceed -2 cm H₂O.

The percussion notes over a pneumothorax are dull and flat.

Match what hemodynamic indices develop in a patient with a severe pnemothorax with the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -CVP

Match what develops in the oxygen indices of a patient with a pneumothorax with the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -SVO₂

The physician usually elects to evacuate the gas when the pneumothorax is greater than 10%.

Match the findings that typically develop in the patient with a pneumothorax with the pulmonary function studies listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -VT

Match the findings that typically develop in the patient with a pneumothorax with the pulmonary function studies listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -TLC

When a pneumothorax occurs suddenly and without any obvious underlying cause, it is referred to as an iatrogenic pneumothorax.

Match what hemodynamic indices develop in a patient with a severe pnemothorax with the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -PCWP

Gas-forming microorganisms can cause a pneumothorax.