Airway Flashcards

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What gas diffuses in the alveolus?

A

CO2

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Pathway of Air?

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Nose-Nasal Cavity-Nasopharynx-Oropharynx-Laryngopharynx-Glottis-Trachea-L & R Primary Bronchi-Smaller Bronchi-Bronchioles-Alveoli

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What gas diffuses in the capillaries?

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O2

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Capnometer reading 28mmHg, is hypo or hyperventilating? Acidic or alkaline?

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Hypoventilating

Alkaline

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A capnometer reading of 64mmHg is, hypo or hyperventilating? Acidic or alkaline?

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Hyperventilating

Acidic

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Normal respirations for a newborn? 1 year old? 3-5 year old? Adult?

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Newborn 40-60
1 yr - 30-40
3/5 yr - 25-30
Adult - 12-24

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High-pitched sounds usually heard during the end of inspiration.

A

Crackles

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High-pitched, “musical” noises that are usually louder during expiration.

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Wheezes

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Continuous, low-pitched, rumbling sounds usually heard on expiration.

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Rhonchi

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Crowing-type sounds that can be heard w/o a stethoscope.

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Stridor

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