Airway Test Flashcards
dyspnea
Shortness of Breath
respiration
The Process of Exchanging oxygen & carbon dioxide
asthma
Acute spasm of the bronchioles, associated with excessive mucus production and with swelling of the mucous lining of the respiratory passages.
ana-phl-axis
An extreme, life-threatening, systemic allergic reaction that may include shock and respiratory failure.
bronchitis
An acute or chronic inflammation of the lung that may damage lung tissue; usually associated with cough and production of sputum and, depending on its cause, sometimes fever.
croup
A viral inflammatory disease of the upper respiratory system that may cause a partial airway obstruction and is characterized by a barking cough
(usually seen in children.)
chronic bronchitis
Irritation of the major lung passageways from long-term exposure to infectious disease or irritants such as smoke.
Chronic-Obstuctive-Pulmonary-Disease)
A lung disease characterized by chronic obstruction of lung airflow that interferes with normal breathing and is not fully reversible.
What Is COPD? & what dose it stand for?
(Continuous-Positive-Airway-Pressure)
What dose CPAP stand for?
diptheria
An infectious disease in which a pseudomembrane forms, lining the pharynx; this lining can severely obstruct the passage of air into the larynx
emphysema
A disease of the lungs characterized by extreme dilation and eventual destruction of the pulmonary alveoli with poor exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide; it is one form of COPD
embolus
A blood clot or other substance in the circulatory system that travels to a blood vessel where it causes a blockage of blood flow.
hypoxia
A dangerous condition in which the body tissues and cells do not have enough oxygen.
Hyperventilation
rapid, deep breathing that lowers the blood carbon dioxide level below normal.
(usually caused by anxiety or panic)
hyperventilation syndrome
Panic attack
respirations as high as
40 shallow/min
or
20 very deep/min
Metered Dose Inhaler
Whats an MDI?
orthopnea
Severe dyspnea (shortness of breath) experienced when lying down and relieved by sitting up.
oxygenation
The process of delivering oxygen to the blood(Hemoglobin) by diffusion from the alveoli following inhalation into the lungs.
diffusion
movement of a gas from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.
ventilation
is simply breathing, the act of inhaling and exhaling air
(Exchange of air between the lungs and the environment)
hypoxic drive
A “backup system” to control respiration due to chronically low O2 levels.
(seen in patients with chronic lung diseases.)
cyanosis
A blue skin discoloration that is caused by a reduced level of O2 in the blood.
(may appear ashen or gray)
Tachy-pnea
Rapid Respirations
pleural effusion
A collection of fluid between the lung and chest wall that may compress the lung.
pneumothorax
An accumulation of air or gas in the pleural cavity.
apnea ( apneic)
A person or infant who temporarily and involuntarily stops breathing.
pulmonary edema
A buildup of fluid in the lungs. (often as a result of congestive heart failure)
aspiration
is when food, liquid, or other material, most commonly vomit enters a person’s airway and eventually the lungs by accident.
bilateral
A body part or condition that appears on both sides of the midline.
gastric distention
A condition in which air fills the stomach, often as a result of high volume and pressure during artificial ventilation.
Hemo-Thorax
A collection of blood in the pleural cavity.
hypercarbia
Increased carbon dioxide level in the bloodstream.
Labored Breathing
The use of muscles of the chest, back, and abdomen to assist in expanding the chest.
(occurs when air movement is impaired.)
patent
Open, clear of obstruction.
partial pressure
The term used to describe the amount of gas in air or dissolved in fluid, such as blood.
Brady-pnea
Slow respiratory rate
Tidal volume
the amount of air that is moved into or out of the lungs during one breath.
Residual volume
the air that remains in the lungs after maximal expiration
Diaphoresis( diaphoretic)
Excessive sweating
Alveolar Ventilation
the volume of air that reaches the alveoli
minute volume
the volume of air moved through the lungs in 1 minute
vital capacity
the amount of air that can be forcibly expelled from the lungs after breathing as deeply as possible.
dead space
The portion of the tidal volume that dose not reach alveoli and thus dose not participate in gas exchange.
a noninvasive method to quickly and efficiently provide information on a patient’s ventilatory status, circulation, and metabolism. It effectively measures the concentration of carbon dioxide in expired air over time.
What is capnography?
end-tidal CO-2
What is the term for the amount of carbon dioxide present at the end of an exhaled breath?
Pulse oximetry
What tool measures the oxygen saturation of hemoglobin in the capillary beds?
Head Tilt-Chin Lift
Using this maneuver places the patient in the sniffing position, which is preferred for manual ventilation and if intubation is needed.
What is the preferred technique for opening a patient’s airway?
Jaw Thrust
What is an alternative way to open the airway that should be used in patients who have a suspected spine or neck injury?
Supine Position
What is the most effective position for opening the airway in a patient?
Yankauer
What is a rigid tip catheter called?
French catheter
What is a soft-tip flexible catheter sometimes called?
Recovery Position
If there is no suspected spinal injury, what would be a good position for maintaining the airway?
Determining the level of consciousness.
And making sure the airway device is the correct size.
What should you do before selecting which airway adjunct is appropriate to use on a patient?
To keep the patient’s airway open.
And they work by preventing the tongue from blocking the airway.
Why are airway adjuncts used? And how do they work?
oropharyngeal airway
Which airway adjunct should only be used in patients who are unresponsive and do not have an intact gag reflex?
nasopharyngeal airway
What airway adjunct can be used in patients who have an altered state of consciousness and may not be able to protect their airway?
