Chapter 16-Causes of Dyspnea Flashcards
A condition in which the body’s cells and tissues do not get enough oxygen
Hypoxia
Keep in mind, patients may not always be able to report ______
shortness of breath
Difficulty breathing & Hypoxia often come with the following medical conditions
Pulmonary edema
Hay fever
Pleural effusion
Obstruction oof the airway
Hyperventilation syndrome
Evironmental/industrial exposure
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Drug overdoese
Cardiopulmonary disease
As you treat patients with disorders of the lungs, be aware that one or more of the following situations most likely exist:
Gas exchange between_____ and _______is obstructed by fluid in the lung, infection, or collapsed alveoli
aleveoli and pulmonary circulation
What is the term for when part or all of the lung or alveoli collapse
Atelectasis
As you treat patients with disorders of the lungs, be aware that one or more of the following situations most likely exist:
The alveoli are _____ and cannot transport gases properly across their own walls
damaged
As you treat patients with disorders of the lungs, be aware that one or more of the following situations most likely exist:
The air passages are obstructed by ______, ______, or ____
muscle spasm
mucus
weakened airway walls
As you treat patients with disorders of the lungs, be aware that one or more of the following situations most likely exist:
Blood flow to the lungs is obstructed by _____
Blood clots
As you treat patients with disorders of the lungs, be aware that one or more of the following situations most likely exist:
The pleural space is filled with _______ so the lungs cannot
air or excess fluid
properly expand
All of these conditions prevent proper exchange of _____ and ______
Oxygen or Carbon DIoxide
Besides shortness of breath, a patient with dyspnea may also report the sensation _____ and ____
chest tightness
air hunger
What is air hunger
the feeling of “not getting enough air” and a strong need to breathe
A troublesome cause of breathlessness because the heart is not pumping effectively and therefore the body does not have adequate oxygen
Congestive heart failure
A condition commonly associated with CHF in which the alveoli are filled with fluid
Pulmonary edema
In some patients, breathing deeply can cause pain because it _____
expands the wall of the chest
When you assess your patients for dyspnea (difficult breathing), ask about ______
chest pain
When you assess your patients for chest pain, ask about ____
Dyspnea
Severe pain can cause a patient to experience _____, _______ breathing
rapid, shallow
