NUR 2063 / NUR2063 Essentials of

Pathophysiology Final Exam Review|

Rated A Guide| Latest, 2021 / 2022 |

Rasmussen College

1. How is TB transmitted?

- Airborne droplets

2. Pressure in pleural space is greater than atmospheric pressure due to trapped air in pleural

space or entering air from a positive-pressure mechanical ventilator

- Tension pneumothorax

3. The _______ is the brain's respiratory center.

- Medulla oblongata, or brainstem

4. ______ produces surface tension to alveoli to prevent them from collapsing.

- Surfactant

5. Appropriate nursing interventions for emphysema

- Maintain airway, controlled coughing, hug a pillow, high Fowler's, place

pillows on OBT and have patient lean over, pursed-lip breathing, and

conserving patient's energy