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27: Pulmonology Flashcards

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The mechanical process of moving air in and out of the lungs.

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Ventilation

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A disease characterized by a decreased ability of the lungs to perform the function of ventilation.

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COPD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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The movement of molecules through a membrane from an area of greater concentration to an area of lesser concentration.

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Diffusion

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The circulation of blood through the capillaries.

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Perfusion

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The transport protein that carries oxygen in the blood.

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Hemoglobin

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The exchange of gases between a living organism and its environment.

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Respiration

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A collection of air in the pleural space.

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Pneumothorax

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A collection of blood in the pleural space.

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Hemothorax

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One or more fractured ribs in two or more places, creating an unattached rib segment.

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Flail chest

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Absence of breathing.

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Apnea

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State in which insufficient oxygen is available to meet the oxygen requirements of the cells.

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Hypoxia

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Bluish discoloration of the skin due to an increase in reduces hemoglobin in the blood. the condition is directly related to poor perfusion.

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Cyanosis

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Retractions of the tissues of the neck due to airway obstruction or dyspnea.

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Tracheal tugging

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A decrease in the amount of oxygen and an increase in the amount of carbon dioxide as a result of some interference with respiration.

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Asphyxia

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Dyspnea while lying supine.

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Orthopnea

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Short attacks of dyspnea that occur at night and interrupt sleep.

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Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea

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Expiration of blood from the respiratory tree.

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Hemoptysis (coughing up blood)

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Presence of air in the subcutaneous tissue.

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Subcutaneous Emphysema

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Vibratory tremors felt through the chest by papation.

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Tactile Fremitus

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Form of pulmonary edema that is caused by fluid accumulation in the interstitial space within the lungs.

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Adult respiratory distress syndrome

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A method of holding the alveoli open by increasing expiratory pressure.

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Positive END-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP)

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Hypertrophy of the right ventricle resulting from disorders of the lung.

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Cor Pulmonal

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An excess of red blood cells.

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Polycythemia

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Sharp or tearing, as a description of pain

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Pleuritic

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Hemoglobin with carbon monoxide bound.

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Carboxyhemoglobin

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A pneumothorax that occurs spontaneously, in the absence of blunt or penetrating trauma.

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Spontaneous Pneumothorax

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___________ risk factors are those that are influenced by or are from within the patient.

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Intrinsic

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The oxygen dissociation curve cam be altered by changes in the:

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PCO2, blood pH, body temperature

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Cellular respiration occurs in the peripheral:

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Capillaries

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___________ is characterized by long deep breaths that are stopped during the inspiratory phase and separated by periods of apnea; this pattern is a result of stroke or severe central hervous system disease.

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Apneustic Respirations

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Common medications used by patients with COPD include all of the following EXCEPT:

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Theophylline

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A whistling sound due to narrowing of the airways by edema, bronchoconstriction, or foreign materials describe:

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Wheezing

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The preferred abbreviation to describe oxygen saturation measurement is:

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PaO2

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__________ is a graphic recording or display of the capnometry reading over time.

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Capnogram

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____________ describes an excess of red blood cells resultling in an abnormally high hematocrit.

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Polycythemia

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The paramedic should measure _______ to determine the severity of an asthma attach and the degree of response to treatment.

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PEFR (Peak Expiratory Flow Rate)

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