Chapter 32 Flashcards
thoracic cavity is under _________ pressure
negative
thoracotomy:
open chest surgery
name the 3 process involved in respiratory function:
- ventilitation
- diffusion
- perfusion
ventilitation:
the breathing process; contraction of the diaphragm and accessory muscles and expansion of ribs to pull air into the lungs
diffusion:
transfer of oxygen from alveoli in the lungs to the bloodstream
perfusion:
movement and absorption of oxygen molecules into body tissue
the internal nose is highly_____________
vascular
the pharynx is located behind the __________ cavity
oral
the pharynx communicates with the _________ ________
nasal cavities
the oropharynx lies immediately below the _____
mouth
the larynx connects the _____ with the ________
trachea, oropharynx
the cricord cartiliage is the only completly closed ring in the trachea? true or false
true
the right lung has _______ lobes
3
pleuritis:
inflammation of pleural membranes
increase of fluid is called:
pleural effusion
pleural space is called __________ space
potential
in pleural effusion the lungs can not expand fully. true or false
true
breathing is a complex PHYSIOLOGICAL and __________ process
mechanical
the thoracic cavity is a _______ space
closed
skin prep extends from ________ to __________
neck, iliac crest
Most common incisions in pulmonary surgery are :
posterolateral and anterolaterial
Lukens trap is used in what procedure?
rigid bronchoscopy
__________ bronchoscopy is used for interventional procedures which require a large bore endoscope for removal of tissue mass or foreign body
Rigid
______ scope is larger than that of a flexible bronchoscope
Rigid