Chapter 7 (6) - Respiratory Video Notes Flashcards
Adenoids
Lymphoid tissue in nasopharynx
Adam’s Apple
Thyroid cartilage
Alveolus
Smallest air sacks, where diffusion of O2/CO2 occur
Apex
Upper aspect of lung
Base
Bottom of lung
External Respiration
Exchange of air between atmosphere and body
Glottis
Opening between vocal cords into trachea
Hypopharynx
Laryngopharynx
Intercostal Muscle
Muscles between ribs
Larynx
“Voice Box;” Between pharynx and trachea
Mediastinum
Medium portion of thoracic cavity
Includes: Heart, Esophagus, Trachea, Lymph nodes, Thymus Gland
Nasopharynx
Part of throat above soft palate
Pleura
Double layer membrane surrounding lungs
- Visceral covers lung
- Parietal attaches to thoracic cavity
Septum
Cartilaginous division
Soft Palate
Muscular sheet separates nasopharynx from rest of pharynx
Trachea
“windpipe;” From larynx to Carina (division of trachea to lungs)
Laryngeal Carcinoma
Cancerous tumor of larynx (voice box)
Mediastinotomy
Incision into the Mediastinum
Capnography
Recording of CO2 levels
Phrenitis
Inflammation of diaphragm
Rhinorrhea
Flowing from the nose, runny nose
Thoracoplasty
Surgical repair of the chest
Tracheomalacia
Thinning of trachea
Dyspnea
Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath
Eupnea
Normal breathing pattern
Bradypnea
Slow breathing; less than 12/min
Tachypnea
Fast breathing; greater than 20/min
Hypopnea
Shallow breathing
Hypernea
Abnormal deep breathing
Apnea
Absence of breathing
Orthopnea
Difficulty breathing while lying down
Cheyne-Strokes
Irregular, deep and labored breathing followed by apnea
Crackle/Rales
Rice-krispy crackling which occurs with pneumonia (fluid in the lungs)
Wheezes
Heard during asthma attack; COPD
- Narrowed airways cause whistling-like sound due to obstructed airways
Rhonchi
Musical tones, with bronchitis and asthma
Stridor
Inspiration tone from obstructed upper airway
Dysphonia
Hoarseness from laryngitis
Hyperventilation
Excessive breathing in and out; caused by anxiety or overexertion
Hypoventilation
Low movement of air in and out
Leads to buildup of CO2 in blood
Hypercapnia
Excessive CO2 in blood
Hypoxemia
Deficient O2 in blood
Hypoxia
Deficient amount of O2 in the tissues
Lower Respiratory System
Trachea down
- Trachea
- Bronchi
- Bronchioles
- Alveoli
Epiglottitis
Inflammation of the epiglottis; in children (2-5yrs) from infection
Laryngotracheobronchitis
Inflammation of the throat, lower respiratory tract
Pansinusitis
Inflammation of all the sinus’
- Frontal
- Maxillary
- Ethmoid
Pleuritis
Pleurisy, inflammation of the lining of the lungs
Pneumonitis
Inflammation of the lungs
Hemoptysis
Lung and Bronchial hemorrhage with coughing up blood
Atelectasis
Collapse of small arteries
Tuberculosis
Lung infection from bacteria tuberculi
Lung Abscess
Collection of pus in lung
Pulmonary Edema
Fluid in air sacs which interrupt exchange of gasses
Pneumothorax
Collapsed lung, air accumulates around lung
Endotracheal Intubation
The insertion of a tube through the nose or mouth, pharynx, larynx, and into the trachea to establish an airway
Hemothorax
Blood in pleural cavity
Bronchodialators
Dilate the bronchial walls