Chapter 39: Oxygenation and Perfusion Flashcards
Respiratory and cardiovascular system
cardiopulmonary system
cardiovascular system
heart and BV
oxygentation
process of providing life sustaining oxygen to body cells
Importance of data nurse collects about cardiopulmonary system
decide if data lead to problem statement, indicate another problem or possible cause of problem
upper airway
nose, pharynx, larynx, and epiglottis
function of Upper airway
warm, humidify and filter inspired air
lower airway
trachea, right and left main bronchi, segmental bronchi and terminal bronchioles
lower airway function
air conduction, muco-ciliary clearance and make pulmonary surfactant
mucus
traps cells, particles and infectious debris
protect underlying tissues from irritation and infection
Cilia
microscopic hairlike projects
propel trapped material and accompanying mucus toward upper airway for coughing removal
role of fluid intake for cilia
makes mucus watery and allows easier removal from LRS
geography of lungs
from diaphragm to apex, above the first rib
lung composition
elastic tissue
alveoli
small air sacs; gas exchange bc thin layer of cells in wall
surfactant
phospholipid; reduces surface tension between moist membranes of alveoli; preventing collapse
pleural fluid
in pleural space btw visceral and parietal pleura; lubricant and adhesive agent that holds lungs in expanded position
pressure in pleural space (intrapleural pressure)
negative pressure (less than Atm)
pulmonary ventilation
movement of air in and out of lungs
respiration
gas exchange between atmosphere air in the alveoli and blood in capillaries
perfusion
process by which oxygenated capillary blood passes through tissues
ventilation
inspiration (inhale)
expiration (exhale)
events of inspiration
- diaphragm contracts and descends
- lengthening of thoracic cavity
- external intercostal muscles contract; lift ribs upward and outward
- sternum pushes forward
- volume increases and pressure decrease => air from atm moves into lungs
events of expiration
- diaphragm relaxes
- ribs move down
- sternum drops back down
- decreased volume and increased pressure => air moves out
factors contributing to airflow in and out of lungs
condition of musculature
compliance of lung tissue
airway resistance
effects of weakened musculature
- may use accessory muscles of abdomen, neck, back
called RETRACTION
conditions causing harder time inflating lungs (less lung compliance)
- emphysema
- changes associated with aging
airway resistance
any process that changes bronchial diameter or width
example airway obstructions
food coin toy liquids (drowning) thickened secretions tissues (tumor) decrease in size of airway passages
Diffusion
movement of gas from high to low concentration
Things that affect diffusion of gas in the lungs
- changes in surface area available
- thickening of the alveolar-capillary membrane
- partial pressure
Atelectasis
incomplete lung expansion or the collapse of the alveoli
prevents pressure changes and the exchange of gas by diffusion
predisposal to Atelectasis
- obstructions of air by foreign bodies or mucus
- airway constriction
- external compression by tumors or enlarged BVs
- immobility
What causes thickening of alveolar-capillary membrane
pneumonia, pulmonary edema
Effect of exercise on perfusion
- greater need for O2
- increase in cardiac output
- increased blood return to lungs
What affects amount of blood in any given area of lung
position of body
What affects perfusion to body’s tissues
- adequate blood supply and proper cardiac functioning
Where is respiratory system in brain
- medulla, above spinal cord
What stimulates medulla of brain
- increased CO2 and H+ ions
- to a lesser degree: decreased oxygen in arterial blood
What stimulates medulla
- chemoreceptors aortic arch and carotid bodies = sensitive to same arterial blood gas levels and blood
- –CAN BECOME DESENSITIZED WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS
- blood pressure
What increases ventilation during body movements
Proprioceptors in muscles and joints
Stimulation of medulla
increase rate and depth of breathing
Impulse from medulla
goes to spinal cord then to respiratory muscles stimulating contraction
Hypoxia
inadequate amount of oxygen available to cells
symptoms of hypoxia
dyspnea (difficulty breathing), elevated BP with small pulse pressure, increased respiratory and pulse rates, pallor, cyanosis, anxiety, restlessness, confusion, drowsiness
Cause of hypoxia
- hypoventilation
- chronic
effects of hypoxia
- altered thought processes
- headaches
- chest pain
- enlarged heart
- clubbing of fingers and toes
- anorexia
- constipation
- decreased urine output
- decreased libido
- weakness of extremity muscles
- muscle pain
Circulation
continuous one-way circuit of blood through BV
Atria
upper chambers of heart
Ventricles
lower chambers of heart
Stroke volume
how much blood the left ventricle pumps out with each beat
Cardiac output
hod much blood the left ventricle pumps out in a min
Internal repsiration
exchange of O2 and CO2 between BV and tissues
SA node
top of right atrium
pacemaker
initiates transmission of electrical impulses
AV node
mass of tissue at bottom of right atrium
delay to let atria contract
AV bundle
where impulse is sent after Av node
divides into right and left bundle branches
Purkinje fibers
smaller conduction branches in each ventricle wall
Dysrhythmia
disturbance of the rhythm of the heart
ischemia
decreased oxygen blood supply to the heart caused by insufficient blood supply
Angina
temporary imbalance between amount of O2 needed by the heart and amount delivered to heart muscles
causes chest pain
heart failure
heart unable to pump sufficient blood supply, inadequate perfusion and oxygenation of tissues