Chap 30- Respiratory Terms to Know

Question 1

round sac-like structures in the lungs through which gas exchange occurs

Answer 1

alveoli

Question 2

Absence of respiration; a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts;

Answer 2

apnea

Question 3

Lab test that provides more specific info concerning patient’s acid–base status & response to oxygen therapy

Answer 3

ABG
(Arterial Blood Gas)

Question 4

Percent of hemoglobin saturated with oxygen; measured by pulse oximeter

Answer 4

Arterial oxygen saturation (Sp02)

Question 5

Collapse of alveoli

Answer 5

atelectasis

Question 6

Narrowing of the bronchioles caused by tightening of the smooth muscles in the airways

Answer 6

bronchospasm

Question 7

The percentage of oxygen being inhaled which is increased with oxygen administration

Answer 7

FiO2
fraction of inspired oxygen

Question 8

coughing up blood or blood-stained mucus from the respiratory tract

Answer 8

Hemoptysis

Question 9

Abnormally high carbon dioxide in the blood

Answer 9

hypercapnia

Question 10

Rapid and deep breathing, resulting in removal of too much carbon dioxide from the blood; indicated by decreased PaCO2

Answer 10

Hyperventilation

Question 11

Breathing is too shallow/ slow; adequately removes carbon dioxide from the blood indicated by elevated PaCO2 (breathing this way, prevents the body from exchanging enough oxygen and carbon dioxide)

Answer 11

Hypoventilation

Question 12

Below normal amount of oxygen in the blood

Answer 12

hypoxemia

Question 13

Decreased amount of oxygen available to the tissues/cells

Answer 13

Hypoxia

Question 14

Amount of oxygen in the blood

Answer 14

pulse oximetry

Question 15

Use of a pillow to immobilize a wound when a patient has had abdominal or thoracic surgery

Answer 15

splinting