10 - Airway and Ventilation (VOCAB)

Question 1

A condition that causes breathing to stop periodically or be significantly reduced.

Answer 1

Apnea

Question 2

A mechanical means used to assist breathing, such as a bag-valve-mask resuscitator (BVM) or resuscitation mask.

Answer 2

Artificial ventilation

Question 3

To take, suck or inhale blood, vomit, saliva or other foreign materials into lungs.

Answer 3

Aspiration

Question 4

An ongoing condition in which the airways swell; the air passages can become constricted or blocked when affected by various triggers.

Answer 4

Asthma

Question 5

The sudden worsening of asthma signs and symptoms, caused by inflammation of the airways and the tightening of muscles around the airways of a person with asthma, making breathing difficult.

Answer 5

Asthma attack

Question 6

Anything that sets off an asthma attack, such as animal dander, dust, smoke, exercise, stress or medications.

Answer 6

Asthma trigger

Question 7

A hand-held breathing device consisting of a self-inflating bag, a one-way valve and a face mask; can be used with or without emergency oxygen.

Answer 7

Bag-valve mask resuscitator (BVM)

Question 8

An emergency in which breathing is impaired; can become life threatening; also called a respiratory emergency.

Answer 8

Breathing emergency

Question 9

A progressive lung disease in which the patient has difficulty breathing because of damage to the lungs; airways become obstructed and the alveolar sacs lose their ability to fill with air.

Answer 9

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Question 10

An abnormal fine, crackling breath sound on inhalation that may be a sign of fluid in the lungs; also know as rales.

Answer 10

Crackles

Question 11

A solid ring of cartilage just below and behind the thyroid cartilage.

Answer 11

Cricoid

Question 12

A condition in which the patent’s skin, nail beds and mucous membranes appear a bluish or grayish color because of insufficient levels of oxygen in the blood.

Answer 12

Cyanosis

Question 13

The areas within the respiratory system between the pharynx and the alveoli that contains a small amount of air that does not reach the alveoli.

Answer 13

Deadspace

Question 14

A chronic, degenerative lung disease in which there is damage to the alveoli.

Answer 14

Emphysema

Question 15

A method of clearing the mouth of foreign material that presents a risk of blocking the airway or bing aspirated into the lungs.

Answer 15

Finger sweep

Question 16

The presence of foreign matter, such as food, that obstructs the airway.

Answer 16

Foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO)

Question 17

A common method for opening the airway unless the patient is suspected of having an injury to the head, neck or spine.

Answer 17

Head-tilt/chin-lift technique

Question 18

Rapid, deep or shallow breathing; usually caused by panic or anxiety.

Answer 18

Hyperventilation

Question 19

A condition in which insufficient oxygen is delivered to the body’s cells.

Answer 19

Hypoxia

Question 20

A maneuver for opening the airway in a patient suspected of having an injury to the head, neck or spine.

Answer 20

Jaw-thrust (without head extension) maneuver

Question 21

An imaginary line that passes vertically down the body starting at the axilla (armpit); used to locate lone of the areas for listening to breath sounds.

Answer 21

Midaxillary line

Question 22

An imaginary line that passes through the midpoint of the clavicle (collarbone) on the ventral surface of the body; used to locate one of the areas fro listening to breath sounds.

Answer 22

Midclavicular line

Question 23

An imaginary line that passes through the midpoint of the scapula (shoulder blade) on the dorsal surface of the body; used to locate one of the areas for listening to breath sounds.

Answer 23

Midscapular line

Question 24

The addition of oxygen to the body; also, the treatment of a patient with oxygen.

Answer 24

Oxygenation

Question 25

An abnormal type of breathing that can occur with chest injury; one area of the chest moves in the opposite direction to the rest of the chest.

Answer 25

Paradoxical breathing

Question 26

The study of the abnormal changes in mechanical, physical and biochemical functions caused by an injury or illness.

Answer 26

Pathophysiology

Question 27

A lung infection caused by a virus or bacterium that results in a cough, fever and difficulty breathing.

Answer 27

Pneumonia

Question 28

An artificial means of forcing air or oxygen into the lungs of a person who has stopped breathing or has inadequate breathing.

Answer 28

Positive pressure ventilation

Question 29

Sudden blockage of an artery in the lung; can be fatal

Answer 29

Pulmonary embolism

Question 30

An abnormal breath sound; a popping, clicking, bubbling or rattling sound, also known as crackles.

Answer 30

Rales

Question 31

Condition in which the respiratory system fails in oxygenation and/or carbon dioxide elimination; the respiratory system is beginning to shut down; the person may alternate between being agitated and sleepy.

Answer 31

Respiratory failure

Question 32

A pliable, dome-shaped breathing device that fits over the mouth and nose; used to provide artificial ventilations and administer emergency oxygen.

Answer 32

Resuscitation mask

Question 33

An abnormal breath sound when breathing that can often be heard without a stethoscope; a snoring or coarse, dry tale sound.

Answer 33

Ronchi

Question 34

An abnormal, high-pitched breath sound caused by a blockage in the throat or larynx; usually heard on inhalation.

Answer 34

Stridor

Question 35

The processor removing foreign matter, such as blood, or other liquids or food particles, by means of a mechanical or manual suctioning device.

Answer 35

Suctioning

Question 36

The normal amount of air breathed at rest.

Answer 36

Tidal volume

Question 37

The exchange of air between the lungs and the atmosphere; allows for an exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs.

Answer 37

Ventilation

Question 38

A high-pitched whistling sound heard during inhalation but heard most loudly on exhalation; an abnormal breath sound that can often be heart without a stethoscope.

Answer 38

Wheezing