Chap 20 Respiratory System Flashcards
1
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Bronchiectasis
A
Bronchi become permanently dilated, damaged
2
Q
Emphysema
A
Chronic incurable disease, alveoli become filled with trapped air
3
Q
Hemoptysis
A
coughing up blood from respiratory tract
4
Q
MDR-TB
A
Multiple Drug Resistant Tuberculosis
5
Q
Pneumonia
A
Inflammation of lungs, bacterial, viral, fungal and/or chemical. Air sacs fill with pus and other liquid.
6
Q
Sputum
A
Mucus coughed up from lungs
7
Q
Sputum collection - 3
A
30cc
morning after waking up best time
Sterile
8
Q
Changes in respiratory system due to aging - 8
A
Lung strength decreases Alveoli less elastic, fewer Airways stiff, less elastic Lung capacity decreases Rib cage muscles weaker Cough reflex less effective Oxygen in blood decreases Decreases lung capacity causes voice to weaken
9
Q
Respiratory diseases - 7
A
COPD Bronchitis Emphysema Asthma Bronchiectasis Pneumonia Tuberculosis, MDR-TB
10
Q
Delivery of oxygen therapy - 3
A
Nasal cannula
simple face mask
Oxygen concentrator
11
Q
Deep Breathing - 2
A
Incentive spirometer
Purse lips
12
Q
COPD
A
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
