https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/647/respiratory-diseasesWelcome to the Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part II) by Vanessa Bird VN. This guide contains notes, self-test questionnaires and practical tasks to help you through your exams (Level 2/3 NVQ, and beyond), and to use as a reference afterwards.Apren-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/647/respiratory-diseasesMon, 20 Apr 2009 14:15:03 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:2ee862f0-0028-426d-9816-c8ac3238c6a7Arlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/647/respiratory-diseases#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 2 by Arlo Guthrie on 4/20/2009 2:15:03 PM<br /> <p><span class="h1img"><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></span></p> <p>Further information may be found in Part II - Anaesthesia &amp; Analgesia</p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>What is the correct term used to describe a nose bleed? </li> <li>What is the name of the fungus associated with epistaxis and mucopurulent nasal discharge? </li> <li>A client telephones the surgery for advice regarding her Labrador who is suffering from a mucoid nasal discharge. Why is it important for the veterinary surgeon to establish whether the discharge is unilateral or bilateral? </li> <li>Sinusitis, as its name implies, describes the inflammation of the sinuses. Which are commonly affected? </li> <li>State the term that describes inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes. </li> <li>Define the following: dyspnoea, apnoea, tachypnoea, bradypnoea, hyperpnoea and orthopnoea. </li> <li>Define the following: pneumothorax, haemothorax, hydrothorax, chylothorax and pyothorax. </li> <li>Give examples of 4 conditions which might cause pneumothorax. </li> <li>Describe the difference between open and closed pneumothorax. </li> <li>What term is used to describe the accumulation of air that cannot escape in closed pneumothorax? </li> <li>Which of the conditions listed in Q4 is most likely to result from traumatic damage to the thoracic duct or neoplasia of the mediastinum? </li> <li>Define the following: tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, tracheitis and bronchitis. </li> <li>What organs are chiefly affected by pneumonia? </li> <li>List 4 possible causes of pneumonia. </li> <li>Name the group of bacteria that cause pneumonia, and may act as opportunistic pathogens in immunocompromised animals. </li> <li>What is the term that describes inflammation of the pleural lining between the lungs and thoracic wall? </li> <li>List 10 possible causes of coughing. </li> <li>What is an alternative name for a cough suppressant? </li> <li>List 8 clinical signs of respiratory failure. </li> <li>State 2 breeds of dog that are pre-disposed to laryngeal paralysis. </li> <li>What is thoracocentesis? </li> <li>List the types of drugs used to treat respiratory conditions. </li> <li>What specific diagnostic test may be used to demonstrate the presence of Aelurostrongylus abstractus in cats? </li> <li>What is the main cause of feline asthma? </li> <li>From what is acrolein poisoning derived? </li> <li>List the trade names of 6 drugs commonly used in small animal practice in the treatment of respiratory problems. </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div>