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Airway/O2/Respiration Review Flashcards

1
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dyspnea means…

A

shortness of breath

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2
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without adequate O2, the cells do not completely convert _____ into energy, and ____ ____ and other toxins accumulate in the cell

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glucose and lactic acid

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3
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what is hypercardia?

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increased O2 levels in the blood

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4
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what is a pulmonary embolism?

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a blood clot blocks an artery in the lungs (accumulation of poor blood)

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5
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key signs/symptoms of pulmonary embolism?

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high HR, low BP, SOB, chest pain, coughing up blood

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6
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most common cause of pulmonary embolism?

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deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

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7
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define deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

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a blood clot forms in a deep vein, usually in the legs

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8
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nasal cannula flow rate and % of oxygen?

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1-6 L and 24-44%

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nonrebreathing mask flow rate and % of oxygen?

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10-15 L and 90%

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BVM flow rate and % of oxygen?

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15 L and almost 100%

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11
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noninvasive means of providing ventilatory support for patients experiencing respiratory distress

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continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)

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12
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indications to use CPAP

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respiratory distress, alert and follow commands, breathing rapidly, <90% O2 saturation levels

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contraindications to use CPAP

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respiratory arrest, agonal respirations, slow rate, unresponsive, chest trauma, cannot sit up

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14
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we use CPAP when…

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asthma, COPD, CHF, pneumonia

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15
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pulmonary edema is when…

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fluid builds up in the lungs!

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16
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signs/symptoms of pulmonary edema

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high BP, high HR, SOB, chest pain, sweating, edema in lower extremities

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17
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when an adult has a foreign body airway obstruction, you should perform…

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abdominal thrusts

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18
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a lung disease characterized by chronic obstruction of lung airflow that interferes with normal breathing and is not fully reversible

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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19
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collection of fluid outside the lungs (in the pleural cavity, between the chest wall and lungs)

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pleural effusion

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20
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patients with pleural effusion will feel better by…

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sitting up

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21
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upper airway viral disease, partial airway obstruction with a barking cough; usually seen in children with a swollen larynx and trachea

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croup

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22
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bacterial infection where the epiglottis becomes inflamed and enlarged potentially causing an upper airway obstruction.

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epiglottitis

23
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the upper airway consists of…

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nose, mouth, jaw, oral cavity, pharynx and ends at the larynx

24
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the lower airway consists of…

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trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli

25
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infection of lungs and breathing pathways, highly contagious, leads to other illnesses

A

respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

26
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severe inflammation of the bronchioles, occurs in toddlers or younger children

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bronchiolitis

27
Q

infection in the lungs that damages lung tissue. Impairs ability to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide

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pneumonia

28
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risk factors of pneumonia

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institutional residence, recent hospitalization, chronic disease, immune system compromise, history of COPD

29
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whooping cough, airborne bacterial infection in children <6 y/o

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pertussis

30
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causes fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, headache, fatigue

A

influenza type A

31
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two types of COPD

A

emphysema and chronic bronchitis

32
Q

a disease of the lungs in which there is extreme dilation and eventually destruction of the pulmonary alveoli with poor exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide

A

emphysema

33
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an acute spasm of the smaller air passages, associated with excessive mucus production and swelling of air passages

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asthma

34
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asthma creates what kind of lung sounds

A

wheezing! lower airway!

35
Q

airway swelling and dilation of the blood vessels

A

anaphylactic reaction

36
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-partial or complete accumulation of air in the pleural space
-caused by medical or trauma, suddenly
-reports chest pain, sharp stabbing pain, worsens with deep breath

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spontaneous pneumothorax

37
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risk factors of pulmonary embolism

A

pregnancy, active cancer, and best rest

38
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when you inhale, your diaphragm _____ and your intercostal muscles contract _____

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diaphragm contracts downward and your intercostal muscles contract and go outward.

39
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angina pain is…

A

chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart

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41
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agonal breathing can be described as…

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gasping breathing noises, labored breathing, and strange vocalizations.

42
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orthopnea is when…

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patient has difficulty breathing when laying down.

43
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describe paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea.

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when a patient has an episode of difficulty breathing while sleeping that awakes the patient.

44
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residual volume is…

A

the amount of air remaining in your lungs following a complete exhalation

45
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tidal volume is…

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the amount of air that your lungs move in and out with one breath

46
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vital capacity is…

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the maximum amount of air that can be exhaled after an inhalation.

47
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classic signs of emphysema are…

A

pursed lips and barrel shaped chest

48
Q

snoring is most common in…

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unresponsive adults with their tongue blocking their airway

49
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when you are breathing on your own, what kind of pressure occurs?

A

negative pressure ventilation

50
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when you need to ventilate your patient, like a bag-valve mask, what kind of pressure occurs?

A

positive pressure ventilation

51
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positive pressure ventilation _____ intrathoracic pressure.

A

increases

52
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What is surfactant?

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a compound that lines the inside of the alveoli. It reduces surface tension and allows alveoli to expand and recoil easily.

53
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What is the purpose of the alveoli?

A

facilitates the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs

54
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describe a larynospasm

A

involuntary contraction of the vocal cords that causes the airway to narrow or close temporarily

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