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dyspnea

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Shortness of Breath

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respiration

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The Process of Exchanging oxygen & carbon dioxide

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asthma

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Acute spasm of the bronchioles, associated with excessive mucus production and with swelling of the mucous lining of the respiratory passages.

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ana-phl-axis

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An extreme, life-threatening, systemic allergic reaction that may include shock and respiratory failure.

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bronchitis

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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.

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croup

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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.)

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chronic bronchitis

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Irritation of the major lung passageways from long-term exposure to infectious disease or irritants such as smoke.

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Chronic-Obstuctive-Pulmonary-Disease)

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

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What Is COPD? & what dose it stand for?

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(Continuous-Positive-Airway-Pressure)

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What dose CPAP stand for?

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diptheria

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An infectious disease in which a pseudomembrane forms, lining the pharynx; this lining can severely obstruct the passage of air into the larynx

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emphysema

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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

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embolus

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A blood clot or other substance in the circulatory system that travels to a blood vessel where it causes a blockage of blood flow.

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hypoxia

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A dangerous condition in which the body tissues and cells do not have enough oxygen.

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Hyperventilation

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rapid, deep breathing that lowers the blood carbon dioxide level below normal.
(usually caused by anxiety or panic)

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hyperventilation syndrome

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Panic attack

respirations as high as
40 shallow/min
or
20 very deep/min

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Metered Dose Inhaler

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Whats an MDI?

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orthopnea

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Severe dyspnea (shortness of breath) experienced when lying down and relieved by sitting up.

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oxygenation

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The process of delivering oxygen to the blood(Hemoglobin) by diffusion from the alveoli following inhalation into the lungs.

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diffusion

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movement of a gas from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

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ventilation

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is simply breathing, the act of inhaling and exhaling air

(Exchange of air between the lungs and the environment)

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hypoxic drive

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A “backup system” to control respiration due to chronically low O2 levels.

(seen in patients with chronic lung diseases.)

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cyanosis

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A blue skin discoloration that is caused by a reduced level of O2 in the blood.
(may appear ashen or gray)

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Tachy-pnea

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Rapid Respirations

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pleural effusion

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A collection of fluid between the lung and chest wall that may compress the lung.

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pneumothorax

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An accumulation of air or gas in the pleural cavity.

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apnea ( apneic)

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A person or infant who temporarily and involuntarily stops breathing.

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pulmonary edema

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A buildup of fluid in the lungs. (often as a result of congestive heart failure)

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aspiration

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is when food, liquid, or other material, most commonly vomit enters a person’s airway and eventually the lungs by accident.

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bilateral

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A body part or condition that appears on both sides of the midline.

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gastric distention

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A condition in which air fills the stomach, often as a result of high volume and pressure during artificial ventilation.

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Hemo-Thorax

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A collection of blood in the pleural cavity.

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hypercarbia

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Increased carbon dioxide level in the bloodstream.

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Labored Breathing

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The use of muscles of the chest, back, and abdomen to assist in expanding the chest.
(occurs when air movement is impaired.)

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patent

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Open, clear of obstruction.

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partial pressure

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The term used to describe the amount of gas in air or dissolved in fluid, such as blood.

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Brady-pnea

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Slow respiratory rate

30
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Tidal volume

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the amount of air that is moved into or out of the lungs during one breath.

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Residual volume

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the air that remains in the lungs after maximal expiration

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Diaphoresis( diaphoretic)

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Excessive sweating

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Alveolar Ventilation

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the volume of air that reaches the alveoli

34
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minute volume

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the volume of air moved through the lungs in 1 minute

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vital capacity

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the amount of air that can be forcibly expelled from the lungs after breathing as deeply as possible.

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dead space

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The portion of the tidal volume that dose not reach alveoli and thus dose not participate in gas exchange.

37
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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.

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What is capnography?

38
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end-tidal CO-2

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What is the term for the amount of carbon dioxide present at the end of an exhaled breath?

38
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Pulse oximetry

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What tool measures the oxygen saturation of hemoglobin in the capillary beds?

39
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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.

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What is the preferred technique for opening a patient’s airway?

40
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Jaw Thrust

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What is an alternative way to open the airway that should be used in patients who have a suspected spine or neck injury?

41
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Supine Position

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What is the most effective position for opening the airway in a patient?

42
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Yankauer

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What is a rigid tip catheter called?

43
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French catheter

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What is a soft-tip flexible catheter sometimes called?

44
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Recovery Position

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If there is no suspected spinal injury, what would be a good position for maintaining the airway?

45
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Determining the level of consciousness.
And making sure the airway device is the correct size.

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What should you do before selecting which airway adjunct is appropriate to use on a patient?

46
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To keep the patient’s airway open.
And they work by preventing the tongue from blocking the airway.

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Why are airway adjuncts used? And how do they work?

47
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oropharyngeal airway

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Which airway adjunct should only be used in patients who are unresponsive and do not have an intact gag reflex?

48
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nasopharyngeal airway

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What airway adjunct can be used in patients who have an altered state of consciousness and may not be able to protect their airway?

49
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Airway (1 decks)

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