Chapter 11 Flashcards

1
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Subdivision of the smaller bronchi in the lungs; made of smooth muscle and dilate or constrict in response to various stimuli

A

Bronchioles

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2
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The use of muscles of the chest, back, and abdomen to assist in expanding the chest; occurs when air movement is impaired.

A

Labored Breathing

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3
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A combination of two movements to open the airway by tilting the forehead back and lifting the chin; not used for trauma patients.

A

Head tilt-chin lift Maneuver

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4
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A noninvasive method to quickly and efficiently provide information on a patient’s ventilatory status, circulation, and metabolism; effectively measures the concentration of carbon dioxide in expired air over time

A

Capnography

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5
Q

A collection of blood in the pleural cavity.

A

Hemothorax

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6
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The process of delivering oxygen to the blood by diffusion from the alveoli following inhalation into the lungs.

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Oxygenation

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7
Q

The two nerves that innervate the diaphragm; necessary for adequate breathing to occur.

A

Phrenic Nerves

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8
Q

Metabolism that takes place in the absence of oxygen; the main by-product is lactic acid.

A

Anaerobic Metabolism

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9
Q

Thin white bands of tough muscular tissue that are lateral borders of the glottis and serve as the primary center for speech production.

A

Vocal Cords

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10
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Technique to open the airway by placing the fingers behind the angle of the jaw and bringing the jaw forward; used for patients who may have a cervical spine injury.

A

Jaw Thrust Maneuver

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11
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A side-lying position used to maintain a clear airway in unresponsive patients who are breathing adequately and do not have suspected injuries to the spine, hips, or pelvis.

A

Recovery Position

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12
Q

The amount of air that can be forcibly expelled from the lungs after breathing in as deeply as possible.

A

Vital Capacity

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13
Q

Occurs when a foreign body partially obstructs the patient’s airway. The patient is able to move adequate amounts of air, but also experiences some degree of respiratory distress.

A

Mild Airway Obstruction

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14
Q

Visualization of the vocal cords, and thereby placement of the endotracheal tube, that is facilitated by use of a video camera and monitor.

A

Video Laryngoscope

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15
Q

Space within the chest that contains the heart, major blood vessels, vagus nerve, trachea, major bronchi, and esophagus; located between the two lungs.

A

Mediastinum

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16
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Airway adjunct inserted into the mouth of an unresponsive patient to keep the tongue from blocking the upper airway and to facilitate suctioning the airway, if necessary.

A

Oropharyngeal Airway

17
Q

Movement of a gas from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

A

Diffusion

18
Q

A term used to distinguish the degree of distress in a patient with a mild airway obstruction. If present, the patient is still conscious and able to cough forcefully, although wheezing may be heard.

A

Good Air Exchange

19
Q

The active, muscular part of breathing that draws air into the airway and lungs; a medication delivery route.

A

Inhalation