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Anaphy Respiratory Part 2 Flashcards

1
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are paired elastic structures enclosed in the thoracic cage

A

Lungs

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2
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the right lungs has ____ lobes

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3 lobes

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3
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the left lungs has ____ lobes

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2 lobes

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4
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separates the lungs; area that contains the heart, trachea, esophagus, and many lymph nodes

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Mediastinum

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5
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mediastinal shift; deviation of organs

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Pneumothorax

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6
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predisposing factors to lung cancer

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Cigarette smoking, Asbestos, and Genetics

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7
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warning signs of lung cancer

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Persistent, hacking, non-productive cough; Hemoptysis; Rusty-colored sputum; Chest pain, armpain

P H R C

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8
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late signs of lung cancer

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-weakness
-weight loss
-anorexia
-anemia

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9
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removal of a lung

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Pneumonectomy

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10
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recommended position after pneumonectomy

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Affected side to promote lung expansion

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11
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removal of a lobe

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Lobectomy

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12
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recommended position for lobectomy

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Unaffected side to promote expansion of the affected side

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13
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inflammation of lung tissue

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Pneumonia

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14
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characteristic of sputum in pneumonia

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Rusty colored sputum

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15
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is chest tube required in pneumonectomy?

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No

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16
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is chest tube required in lobectomy?

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Yes

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17
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diagnostic procedure for pneumonia

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Sputum culture and sensitivity; CXR

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18
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in the middle of the thorax, between the pleural sacs that contain the two lungs

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Mediastinum

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19
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a serous membrane that lines the lungs and wall of the thorax; serve to lubricate the thorax and lungs and permit smooth motion of the lungs within the thoracic cavity with each breath

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Pleura/Pleurae

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20
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covers the lungs

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Visceral Pleura

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21
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lines the thorax

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Parietal Pleura

22
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amount of fluid in the pleural space

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10-20 ml

23
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accumulation of fluid in the pleural space

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Pleural Effusion

24
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water in the pleural space

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Hydrothorax

25
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blood in the pleural space

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Hemothorax

26
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air in the pleural space

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Pneumothorax

27
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inflammation of the pleurae

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Pleurisy

28
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accumulation of pus/purulent exudate in the pleural cavity

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Empyema/Pyothorax

29
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removal of fluid or air from the pleural cavity

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Thoracentesis

30
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amount of fluid withdrawn during thoracentesis

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60-1000 ml

31
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recommended position during thoracentesis

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Sitting upright/Leaning forward

32
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recommended position after thoracentesis

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Unaffected side to prevent leakage of fluids

33
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the large tubes that connect to the trachea and direct he air that we breathe to the right and left lungs

A

Bronchi

34
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are the smaller branches of the bronchial airways in the lower respiratory tract that lead to tiny air sacs called alveoli

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Bronchioles

35
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dilation of the bronchioles; results to decreased ability to clear the mucus

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Bronchiectasis

36
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hallmark of bronchiectasis

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Persistent productive cough

37
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amount of purulent sputum

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> 500 ml/day

38
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gold standard diagnostic test for bronchiectasis

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CT scan

39
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tiny air sacs that function as basic respiratory units

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Alveoli

40
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about ____ are arranged in clusters of ____ to ____ in the alveoli

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300 million; 15-20

41
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are epithelial cells that form the alveolar walls; major exchange

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Type 1

42
Q

are metabolically active

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Type 2

43
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secreted by type 2; a phospholipid that lines the inner surface and prevents alveolar collapse

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Surfactant

44
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macrophages are large phagocytic cells that ingest foreign matter and act as an important defense mechanism

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Type 3

45
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test that measures the amount of 2 substances that are found in the amniotic fluid during pregnancy

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L/S ratio

46
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normal ratio of L/S

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2:1

47
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over distention of alveoli

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Emphysema

48
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hallmark of emphysema

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Barrel chest

49
Q

safest amount of O2 for patients having emphysema

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1-2 L/min

50
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diet for emphysema

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High protein, low carbs, low fat

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