Chapter 10: Airway Management Flashcards
1
Q
Active part of breathing
A
Inhalation
2
Q
Thorax size decreases
A
Exhalation
3
Q
Functional site of oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange
A
Alveoli
4
Q
Space between the lungs
A
Mediastinum
5
Q
Backup system to control respiration
A
Hypoxic drive
6
Q
Amount of air moved during one breath
A
Tidal volume
7
Q
Moves down slightly when it contracts
A
Diaphragm
8
Q
Raises ribs when it contacts
A
Intercostal muscle
9
Q
Exchange of air between lungs and the environment
A
Ventilation
10
Q
Where the upper airway ends and the lower airway begins
A
Larynx
11
Q
Insufficient oxygen for cells and tissues
A
Hypoxia
12
Q
Irregular breathing pattern with increased rate and depth followed by apnea
A
Cheyene-stokes
