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Introduction to cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy

1) a) List the five major functions of the respiratory system? give examples if possible. b)explain how these functions can become compromised during cardiopulmonar dysfunction. 2) What are the four components/stages of the respiratory process required for tissues to recieve oxygen? 3) List the respiraory problems a phsyiotherapist can help treat. 4) In the following case study, separate the patients condition into the following catagories: Cause: Respiratory Problems: Signs and symptoms: Effects:
50 year old man, Wife and 3 children, works as a high school teacher. Presents with _ SOB, cough with green sputum++. On medical examination febrile 38.5C, RR 35, HR 110, moist productive cough, _ arterial oxygen levels, Right lower lobe alveolar consolidation on CXR. Diagnosed with community acquired (R)LL pneumonia (lung parenchyma infection) .

1)Which of the following is a problem treatable by a physiotherapist? a) Shortness of breath b) sputum c) secretion clearance d) cough e) all of the above

2) Which of these is a problem treatable by phsiotherapists a)alveolar ventilation b)wheezes c)Dyspnea (increased WOB) d) A and B e) A and C 3) Room air constitutes of what percentage of Oxygen? a)20% b)21% c)22% d)23%

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