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what is included in the upper resp tract

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  • nose
  • paranasal sinsuses
  • pharynx, tonsils, and adenoids
  • larynx
  • trachea
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what is the function of the upper resp tract

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warms and filters inspired air

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what is included in the lower resp tract

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lungs
- pleura
- mediastinum
- brinchi/bronchioles
- alveoli

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what is the function of the lower resp tract

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responsible for gas exchange

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what does the nose do

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filters impurities and humidifies and warms the air as it is inhaled

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what are the four paranasal sinuses

and what is their function

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  • frontal
  • ethmoid
  • sphenoid
  • maxillary

a prominant function is to serve as a resonating chamber in speech and they are a common site for infection

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what do the pharynx, tonsils, and adenoids do

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important links in the chain of lymph nodes gaurding the body from invasion by organisms

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what does the larynx do

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altough the major function is vocalization, it also protects the lower airway from foreign substances and facilitates coughing

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what does the trachea do

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serves as the passage between the larynx and the right and left main stem bronchi

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how many lobes does each lung have

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right has 3 and left has 2

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describe the pleura

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  • serous membrane that lines the lungs
  • the visceral pleura covers the lungs and parietal lines the thoracic cavity
  • surfactant is in between to help lubricate and prevent rubbing
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what is the mediastinum

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chest cavity that houses the lungs, heart, thymus, thymus, aorta, and esophagus

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describe bronchi

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2 large airways

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describe the bronchioles

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smaller branches off of the bronchi that extend throughout the lung. they contain mucus and are lined with cilia

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what do alveoli do

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they are the site of gas exchange

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name and describe the 3 types of alveoli

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  • type 1: account for 95% of the alveolar surface are
  • type 2: accout for the other 5% and produce type 1 and surfactant
  • type 3: alveolar macrophages which ingest foreign materials we breathe in, work as defense mechanism
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describe oxygen transport

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oxygen is supplied to, and carbon dioxide is removed from, cells by the way of circulating blood through the thin walls of the capillaries

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describe respiration

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  • takes place at the cellular level
  • gas exchange between atmospheric air and the blood and bewteen the blood and cells of the body
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describe ventilation

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movement of air in and out of the airways

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what may alter ventilation

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asthma, COPD, bronchitis, inflammation

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describe pulmonary diffusion

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exchange of gas molecules fromareas of high concentration to areas of low concentration at the air-blood interface

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describe pulmonary perfusion

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  • blood flow through the lungs
  • altered by changes in pressure and gravity
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ventailation and ____ must match

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perfusion

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what is used to measure ventilation and perfusion balance/imbalance

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VQ scan

used for suspected pulmonary embolism

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how is gas exchange measured
measured with ABG
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which diffuses easier? co2 or o2
co2
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describe carbon dioxide transport
at the same time o2 diffuses from the blood into the tissues, co2 diffuses from the tissues to the blood and is transported to the lungs for excretion
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# neurologic respiratory control mechanisms work to...
match CO2 removal and supply of O2 for metabolic needs
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what parts of the CNS work for neurologic respiratory control
medulla and pons | which are in the brain stem
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how does the phrenic nerve in the CNS work for neurologic respiratory control
excites muscles to keep breathing
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are there multiple respiratory centers in the brain?
yep
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what do chemoreceptors respond to
pH changes | responds to blood being alkalytic or acidotic
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whats involved in peripheral control of neurologic respiratory control
- chemoreceptors respod to pH changes - mechanoreceptors - proprioreceptors - baroreceptors
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what do mechanoreceptors do
- act in lungs - detect stretch and foreign stuff
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what do proprioceptors do
- located in the muscles and chest wall - respond to body movements
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what do barorreceptors do
- in aortic arch and carotid arteries - respond to increase and decrease in arterial blood pressure
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what are some gerontologic considerations
- gradual decline in respiratory function in mid adulthood - vital capacity changes - strength of respiratory muscles decrease - alveolar changes - loss of chest wall mobility - increased dead space - decreased diffusion capacity - decreased ability to rapidly move air in and out of lungs
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what alveolar changes occur with older adulthood
decreased surfae area and loss of elasticity
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what health history is included in assessment of the respiratory system
- common symptoms - past health history - social history - family history
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what are some common respiratory symptoms assessed
- dyspnea - cough (productive or nonproductive) - sputum assessment - chest pain - wheezing - hemoptysis
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what past health history may be included in respiratory assessment
- smoking - cystic fibrosis - bronchitis - occupational exposures - childhood illnesses - immunizations - injuries - allergies
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what social history may be included in respiratory assessment
- occupational - living environment - smoking
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what family history may be included in respiratory assessment
- lung CA - exposure to TB - resp issues
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whats included in the physical assessment of resp system
clubbing, cyanosis, dusky appearance
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what are some findings that may occur in physical assessment of upper resp structures
- broken nose - deviated septum
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what are some findings that may occur in physical assessment of lower resp structures and breathing
- positioning - barrel chest - funnel chest (depressed chest bone) - pigeon chest (upper chest flares out) - breathign pattern - rr - using accessory muscles to breathe
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what is dead space
- portion of the lung that does not participate in gas exchange - decreases volume of lungs
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what are some indications of respiratory problems
- tachypnea (or bradypnea) - PaO2/FIO2 ratio - abnormal chest xray - restlessness/anxiety - dyspnea - tachycardia
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name some different diagnostic evaluation tests for the respiratory system
- pulmonary function tests (PFTs) - arterial blood gases (ABGs) - venous blood gases (VBGs) - pulse oximetry - end-tidal carbon dioxide - cultures/sputum studies - imaging - endoscopic procedures - biopsy
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describe pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
- routinely used in patients with chronic respiratory disorders - performed to assess respiratory function and determine the extent of dysfunction - also used prior to surgery to screen
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describe ABGs
measures gas exchange at cellular level
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describe VBGs
reflect the value between the amount of oxygen used by tissues and the amount returning to the right side of the heart
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describe pulse oximetry
measures O2 saturation of tissues
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describe end-tidal carbon dioxide
- noninvasive - measures CO2 and end exhalation
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describe cultures
identify pathogens responsible for respiratory infections
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describe sputum studies
- require a deep specimen - do it before getting antibiotics
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what kind of imaging may be used to assess the respiratory system
- chest xray - CT - MRI - fluoroscopy - pulmonary angiography
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describe nursing interventions for CT
with contrast? -> check kidney function and allergies and any med incompatibilites
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whats required before plmonary angiography
- informed consent - coagulation studies - allergies - renal function tests - NPO 6-8hrs
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what is required after pulmonary angiography
- monitor site - check distal pulses - monitor skin color and temp - VS - LOC
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what is required for MRI
ask questions about metal -open heart surgery -pacemaker -prosthetics/replacements
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what are some endoscopic procedures used for the respiratory system
- bronchoscopy - thoracoscopy
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describe thoracoscopy
- goes through the ribs - looking at thoracic cavity - requires informed consent, NPO, respiratory status, presence of infection? - after: usually replaced with chest tube
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describe bronchoscopy
- NPO before, informed consent - possibly premedicate or give prophylactic antibiotics - remove dentures and partial plates - numb throat - NPO until gag reflex returns - no hot liquids for 24 hours after
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what may happen after a biopsy of resp system
- pain - coughing up blood
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decreased ventilation leads to...
increased CO2 and resp acidosis may be caused by narcotics or anesthesia causes lethargy, flushed appearance, hot with no fever, severe HA, narcosis
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increased ventilation leads to...
decreased CO2 and resp alkalosis may be caused by hyperventilation and anxiety causes increased neuromuscular irritation and heart arryhtmias
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describe hypoxia
descreased oxygen supply to cells and tissues may lead to change in mental status, tachycardia, diaphoresis, HTN, dusky color
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what are the 4 types of hypoxia
- hypoxemia - circulatory - anemia - histotoxic
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describe hypoxemia
decreased O2 in blood
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describe circulatory hypoxia
inadequate capillary circulation
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describe anemic hypoxia
lack of Hgb to carry O2
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describe histotoxic hypoxia
poisoning interfering with tissues ability to use O2 may be seen with nitroprusside
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normal range for pH
7.35-7.45
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normal range for CO2
35-45
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normal range for HCO3
22-26

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