Alterations of Pulmonary Function Flashcards
Abnormal Breathing patters are adjustments made by the body to minimize the work of Resp. muscles…List some of these.
1) Kussmaul
2) Obstructed
3) Restricted
4) Gasping
5) Chyene-Stokes
6) Sighing
What type of respirations are brought about by strenuous exercise or metabolic acidosis (DKA) characterized by a slightly increased ventilatory rate, very large tidal volume, and no expiratory pause?
Kussmaul Respirations (Hyperpnea)
These respirations are characterized by alternating periods of deep and shallow breathing w/apnea lasting 15 to 60 sec. & followed by ventilations that increase in volume until a peak is reached, after which ventilation (TV) decreases again to apnea?
Cheyne-Stokes Respirations
This ventilation pattern is due to decreased alveolar ventilation caused by airway obstruction, chest wall restriction, or altered neurologic control. It causes Respiratory Acidosis & increased PaCO2.
Hypoventilation
This ventilation pattern is increased alveolar ventilation produced by anxiety, head injury, or severe hypoxemia. It causes decreased PaCO2 & leads to Respiratory Alkalosis.
Hyperventilation
This is a bluish discoloration of the skin caused by desaturation of hemoglobin, polycythemia, or peripheral vasoconstriction. Insensitive measure of disease possibly indicative of Pulmonary disease
Cardiac disease, Cold & Anxiety.
Cyanosis
This anatomical finding is associated with diseases that interfere w/oxygenation of the tissues & it involves the fingertips.
Clubbing
This is a protective reflex that expels secretions and irritants from the lower airways.
Coughing
This is expectoration of bloody mucus that can be caused by bronchitis, TB, abscess, neoplasms, and other conditions that cause hemorrhage from damaged vessels.
Hemoptysis
What types of Anatomical Respiratory issues can produce Chest pain?
-Inflamed Pleurae, Trachea, Bronchi, or Respiratory muscles.
This is a term for increased PaCO2 caused by a decrease in minute volume (Respiratory rate x Tidal volume).
Hypercapnia
Hypoxemia is a reduced PaO2 possibly caused by what 5 things?
1) Decreased FIO2
2) Hypoventilation
3) Diffusion abnormality
4) V/Q mismatch
5) Shunting
This is caused by inadequate gas exchange or ventilation (PaO2 /=50mmHg & pH >/= 7.25)
Acute Respiratory Failure
What issues would cause a High & Low V/Q?
- High = impaired perfusion w/normal ventilation (i.e., Pulmonary Embolism)
- Low = normal perfusion w/impaired or blocked ventilation (i.e., shunt)
This is a passage of fluid and solid particles into the lung, usu from impaired swallowing and coughing. It frequently results in pneumonitis and pulmonary infection.
Aspiration
This is the collapse of alveoli resulting from compression of the lung tissue or absorption of gas from obstructed alveoli?
Atelectasis
This is abnormal dilation of the bronchi secondary to another pulmonary disorder, usu infection or inflammation.
Bronchiectasis
This is a disorder due to an excessive amount of connective tissue in the lung. It diminishes lung compliance and may be idiopathic or caused by disease.
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Inhalation of ________ gases or prolonged exposure to high concentrations of _______ can damage the bronchial mucosa or alveolocapillary membrane and cause inflammation or Acute Respiratory _______.
- Noxious
- Oxygen
- Failure
These pulmonary diorders are caused by inhalation of dust particles in the workplace, including coal dust, can cause pulmonary fibrosis, susceptibility to lower airway infection, and tumor formation.
Pneumonoconiosis
This is a type of pneumonoconiosis caused by inhalation of silica.
Silicosis
This is an allergic or hypersensitivity Rxn to many allergens including grains, bird droppins or feathers, wood dust (red or maple), coffee beans straw etc.
Allergic alveolitis
- Results in IgG AB production & cellular immune activation w/inflammatory response.
- Granuloma formation is common.
This is excess water in the lung caused by disturbances of capillary hydrostatic pressure, capillary oncotic pressure, or capillary permeability.
Pulmonary Edema
What’s a common cause that increases the hydrostatic pressure in the pulmonary circulation & subsequent pulmonary edema?
Left sided Heart Failure
This results from an acute, diffuse injury to the alveolocapillary membrane and decreased surfactant production, which increases membrane permeability and causes edema and atelectasis.
ARDS
This is a category of pulmonary disease characterized by airway obstruction that causes difficult expiration.
Obstructive pulmonary disease
What are some examples of obstructive pulmonary diseases?
1) Asthma
2) Chronic Bronchitis
3) Emphysema