Deck 29: Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Question 1

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 that cause the clinical scenario associated with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (when ventilatory failure is not properly managed).
Atelectasis Clinical Scenario

A)YES-This is associated with Guillain-Barré syndrome.
B)NO-This is not associated with Guillain-Barré syndrome.

Answer 1

YES-This is associated with Guillain-Barré syndrome.

Question 2

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 that cause the clinical scenario associated with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (when ventilatory failure is not properly managed).
Excessive Bronchial Secretions Clinical Scenario

A)YES-This is associated with Guillain-Barré syndrome.
B)NO-This is not associated with Guillain-Barré syndrome.

Answer 2

YES-This is associated with Guillain-Barré syndrome.

Question 3

Next to the pulmonary function studies, match the findings that typically develop in patients who have Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
VC

A)Normal
B)Decreases
C)Increases
D)Normal or decreased
E)Normal or increased

Answer 3

Decreases

Question 4

Next to the pulmonary function studies, match the findings that typically develop in patients who have Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
IC

A)Normal
B)Decreases
C)Increases
D)Normal or decreased
E)Normal or increased

Question 5

Next to the pulmonary function studies, match the findings that typically develop in patients who have Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
FVC

A)Normal
B)Decreases
C)Increases
D)Normal or decreased
E)Normal or increased

Question 6

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 that cause the clinical scenario associated with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (when ventilatory failure is not properly managed).
Bronchospasm Clinical Scenario

A)YES-This is associated with Guillain-Barré syndrome.
B)NO-This is not associated with Guillain-Barré syndrome.

Question 7

Next to the pulmonary function studies, match the findings that typically develop in patients who have Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
FRC

A)Normal
B)Decreases
C)Increases
D)Normal or decreased
E)Normal or increased

Question 8

Next to the pulmonary function studies, match the findings that typically develop in patients who have Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
TLC

A)Normal
B)Decreases
C)Increases
D)Normal or decreased
E)Normal or increased

Question 9

Next to the pulmonary function studies, match the findings that typically develop in patients who have Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
FEF _200-1200

A)Normal
B)Decreases
C)Increases
D)Normal or decreased
E)Normal or increased

Question 10

Next to the pulmonary function studies, match the findings that typically develop in patients who have Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
FEF _25%-75%

A)Normal
B)Decreases
C)Increases
D)Normal or decreased
E)Normal or increased

Question 11

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 that cause the clinical scenario associated with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (when ventilatory failure is not properly managed).
Increased Alveolar-Capillary Membrane Thickness Clinical Scenario

A)YES-This is associated with Guillain-Barré syndrome.
B)NO-This is not associated with Guillain-Barré syndrome.

Question 12

Next to the pulmonary function studies, match the findings that typically develop in patients who have Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
FEF_50%

A)Normal
B)Decreases
C)Increases
D)Normal or decreased
E)Normal or increased

Question 13

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 that cause the clinical scenario associated with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (when ventilatory failure is not properly managed).
Alveolar Consolidation Clinical Scenario

A)YES-This is associated with Guillain-Barré syndrome.
B)NO-This is not associated with Guillain-Barré syndrome.

Question 14

Next to the pulmonary function studies, match the findings that typically develop in patients who have Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
FEV_T

A)Normal
B)Decreases
C)Increases
D)Normal or decreased
E)Normal or increased

Question 15

Next to the pulmonary function studies, match the findings that typically develop in patients who have Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
V_T

A)Normal
B)Decreases
C)Increases
D)Normal or decreased
E)Normal or increased

Question 16

Next to the pulmonary function studies, match the findings that typically develop in patients who have Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
MVV

A)Normal
B)Decreases
C)Increases
D)Normal or decreased
E)Normal or increased

Question 17

Next to the pulmonary function studies, match the findings that typically develop in patients who have Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
PEFR

A)Normal
B)Decreases
C)Increases
D)Normal or decreased
E)Normal or increased

Question 18

Next to the pulmonary function studies, match the findings that typically develop in patients who have Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
RV

A)Normal
B)Decreases
C)Increases
D)Normal or decreased
E)Normal or increased

Question 19

Next to the pulmonary function studies, match the findings that typically develop in patients who have Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
ERV

A)Normal
B)Decreases
C)Increases
D)Normal or decreased
E)Normal or increased

Question 20

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 that cause the clinical scenario associated with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (when ventilatory failure is not properly managed).
Distal Airway and Alveolar Weakening Clinical Scenario

A)YES-This is associated with Guillain-Barré syndrome.
B)NO-This is not associated with Guillain-Barré syndrome.

Question 21

Match the arterial blood gas changes that occur in the patient who has Guillain-Barré syndrome to the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
pH

A)Increases
B)Decreases
C)Normal

Question 22

Common noncardiopulmonary manifestations associated with Guillain-Barré is/are:

A) I only
B) II only
C) III and IV only
D) II, III, and IV only
E) I, II, III, and IV only

Question 23

Match what develops in the oxygen indices of a patient who has Guillain-Barré syndrome to the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
O₂

A)Normal
B)Decreases
C)Increases
D)Normal or decreased
E)Normal or increased

Question 24

Match what develops in the oxygen indices of a patient who has Guillain-Barré syndrome to the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
_S/ _T

A)Normal
B)Decreases
C)Increases
D)Normal or decreased
E)Normal or increased

Question 25

Match what develops in the oxygen indices of a patient who has Guillain-Barré syndrome to the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
O₂ER

A)Normal
B)Decreases
C)Increases
D)Normal or decreased
E)Normal or increased

Question 26

Next to the pulmonary function studies, match the findings that typically develop in patients who have Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
FEV_1%

A)Normal
B)Decreases
C)Increases
D)Normal or decreased
E)Normal or increased

Question 27

The respiratory clinical manifestations associated with Guillain-Barré Syndrome are based on the clinical scenarios activated by which of the following?

A) I and V only
B) II and VI only
C) I, III, and IV only
D) II, III, IV, and V only
E) I, II, III, IV, V, and VI

Question 28

Match what develops in the oxygen indices of a patient who has Guillain-Barré syndrome to the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
DO₂

A)Normal
B)Decreases
C)Increases
D)Normal or decreased
E)Normal or increased

Question 29

Match what develops in the oxygen indices of a patient who has Guillain-Barré syndrome to the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
SvO₂

A)Normal
B)Decreases
C)Increases
D)Normal or decreased
E)Normal or increased

Question 30

Guillain-Barré is called an ascending paralysis.

Question 31

Match what develops in the oxygen indices of a patient who has Guillain-Barré syndrome to the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
C(a-v)

A)Normal
B)Decreases
C)Increases
D)Normal or decreased
E)Normal or increased

Question 32

The incidence of Guillain-Barré is greater in women than men.

Question 33

Match the arterial blood gas changes that occur in the patient who has Guillain-Barré syndrome to the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
HCO₃^-

A)Increases
B)Decreases
C)Normal

Question 34

Match the arterial blood gas changes that occur in the patient who has Guillain-Barré syndrome to the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
PaCO₂

A)Increases
B)Decreases
C)Normal

Question 35

Demyelination of the peripheral nerves is a pathologic change seen in patients with Guillain-Barré.

Question 36

Plasmapharesis has been shown to be effective in decreasing the morbidity and shortening the clinical course of Guillain-Barré syndrome. It is recommended that plasmapheresis be administered early, when the patient's symptoms are mild.

Question 37

Guillain-Barré is associated with infectious mononucleosis.

Question 38

Next to the pulmonary function studies, match the findings that typically develop in patients who have Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
RV/TLC %

A)Normal
B)Decreases
C)Increases
D)Normal or decreased
E)Normal or increased

Question 39

Peripheral facial weakness is associated with Guillain-Barré.