CHAPTER 19 part 1 Flashcards
closure or collapse of the alveoli
atelectasis
what is the common type of atelectasis:
acute atelectasis
deflated lungs
atelectasis
in atelectasis, the there is an increase pressure in the (outside or inside?)
outside
bubble/balloon like organ hold by terminal bronchiole
alveoli
it happens when the lungs does not contract well
hypoventilation
this part of the brains SENDS SIGNALS AND ‘CONTROL’ RESPIRATION to cause breathing to occur
medulla oblongata
it is responsible for breathing
spinal cord
what are the parts of spinal cord that is associated with breathing
C3
C4
C5
it innervates the diaphragm
C3
C4
C5
means the blockage of airway
obstruction
a substance produced by the respiratory tract and is reduced when there is an inflammation
mucus
a genetically inherited disease where the body does not produce PROTEIN
cystic fibrosis
a REFLEX to remove the excessive mucus
cough
thin layer of tissue that COVERS/PROTECTS THE LUNGS and lines the interior wall of the chest cavity
pleura
bluish discoloration AT THE CENTRAL PART OF THE BODY
central cyanosis
bluish discoloration at the EXTREMITIES
acrocyanosis
turning should be done every ___ hours
2
it helps to mobilize the patient which can also help to reduce secretion
frequent turning
an exercise machine for lungs
incentive spirometer
the use of vibration by applying percussion to the area of lungs that has mucus
CTT/chest physiotherapy
to look directly at the airways in the lung USING A THIN, LIGHTED TUBE
bronchoscopy
visualizes the bronchial tree
bronchoscopy
PEEP means
positive end expiratory pressure
CPAP
continuous positive airway pressure
what are the management for atelectasis
first line measures
cpap
peep
inflammation of the mucous membranes of the trachea
acute tracheobronchitis
what is the pathophysiology of acute tracheobronchitis
mucopurulent sputum
what are the inflammatory cells
macrophages
neutrophils and lymphocytes
turns into pus
exudates
a FLUID release by an organ THROUGH PORES OR A WOUND
exudate
high pitch exhalation
stridor
this breath sounds is COMMON IN PATIENTS WITH ASTHMA
wheezes
a test essential to IDENTIFY SPECIFIC CAUSATIVE ORGANISM
sputum culture