Airway Flashcards
What gas diffuses in the alveolus?
CO2
Pathway of Air?
Nose-Nasal Cavity-Nasopharynx-Oropharynx-Laryngopharynx-Glottis-Trachea-L & R Primary Bronchi-Smaller Bronchi-Bronchioles-Alveoli
What gas diffuses in the capillaries?
O2
Capnometer reading 28mmHg, is hypo or hyperventilating? Acidic or alkaline?
Hypoventilating
Alkaline
A capnometer reading of 64mmHg is, hypo or hyperventilating? Acidic or alkaline?
Hyperventilating
Acidic
Normal respirations for a newborn? 1 year old? 3-5 year old? Adult?
Newborn 40-60
1 yr - 30-40
3/5 yr - 25-30
Adult - 12-24
High-pitched sounds usually heard during the end of inspiration.
Crackles
High-pitched, “musical” noises that are usually louder during expiration.
Wheezes
Continuous, low-pitched, rumbling sounds usually heard on expiration.
Rhonchi
Crowing-type sounds that can be heard w/o a stethoscope.
Stridor