Exam 1; Week 3 Flashcards
define ventilation
the process of moving gases into and out of the lungs,
- requires muscular and elastic properties of the lungs and thorax to be coordinated
define perfusion
the cardiovascular system must have the ability to pump oxygenated blood to the tissues and then return it to the lungs.
define diffusion
the movement of respiratory gases from one area to another by concentration gradients
Contraction of WHAT pumps blood to lungs via pulmonary arteries?
rt. ventricle
Oxygenated blood returns from lungs via WHAT to left arteries of heart?
pulmonary veins
What is the condition where normal exchange of oxygen and carbon is altered by a collapse in the alveoli?
atelectasis
Is atelectasis a disease or a condition that results from disease or abnormalities?
condition that results…
What are 5 causes of atelectasis?
- infection
- blockage of airways (mucus, tumor, or foreign body)
- compression
- scarring from radiation
- pneumothorax or immature lungs
What are 7 risk factors for atelectasis>
- advanced age
- immaturity
- smoking
- immobility
- CHF
- trauma
- obesity
- lung disease
What are 4 clinical manifestations of atelectasis?
- dyspnea
- diminished lung sounds
- rales
- decreased O2 sat
What are 4 treatment options for atelectasis?
- IS
- TCDB
- Adequate pain relief
- pulmonary hygiene
What is inflammation of the lung parenchyma (alveolar spaces) creating a build up of fluid and excitement in the alveoli; decreasing gas exchange:
pneumonia
What can cause pneumonia
- bacteria
- virus
- fungus
- gastric contents
- chemical
What are 5 types of pneumonia?
- community-acquired
- hospital acquired
- ventilator-associated
- aspiration
- opportunistic
What are 7 clinical manifestations of pneumonia?
- dry or productive cough
- colorful sputum
- fever
- pleuritic CP
- SOB
- increased heart rate
- adventitious lung sounds - rhonchi, crackles
What are ways to diagnose pneumonia?
- CXR
- CBC
- sputum culture
- gram stain
- blood cultures - obtain cultures prior to antibiotic admin
What are 5 treatment options for pneumonia?
- oxygen therapy as indicated
- antibiotics
- rest
- fluids
- antipyretics
- nutrition
What do you want to encourage with pneumonia?
adequate pulmonary toilet
What are ways to prevent pneumonia?
- good hand washing
- vaccinations
- avoid exposure and aspiration precautions
What is a blockage of one or more pulmonary arteries by fat or thrombus, amniotic fluid or tumor tissue.
Pulmonary embolism
Why are the lungs an ideal place for a PE?
due to its extensive vascular network.
What part of the lungs are most often affected by PE?
lower lobes
the majority of fatalities occur within how many hours after onset of a PE?
1-2 hours
What does a PE often present as?
code arrest
A thrombosis is triggered by what 3 things?
- venostasis
- hypercoagulability
- vessel wall inflammation
What is the patho of a PE?
Obstruction of pulmonary blood flow causes:
- Reflex broncho-constriction in the affected region
- Impaired gas exchange
- Loss of alveolar surfactant
- V/Q mismatch- ventilation without perfusion
- RVF, Pulmonary HTN, tricuspid regurgitation
- Compression of RCA
- Elevated BNP and troponins
- Necrosis of lung parenchyma
How is PE diagnosed?
- CT scan
- ventilation perfusion scen
- D-dimes appear within 1 hour after thrombus
- EKG may show tachycardia and RV involvement
How is PE treated?
- fibronolytics
- anticoags (heparin, lovenox, Coumadin)
- embolectomy
clinical manifestations of PE are dependent on what?
the size of the emboli
How does a small emboli feel?
- Pleuritic chest pain
- cough
- fever
- wheezing
- crackles
- dyspnea
- hemoptysis
- hypoxia
How does a massive emboli feel?
- change in mental status
- a sense of pending doom
- hypotension
- pallor
- sudden cardiac arrest
What is early thrombus prevention?
- early ambulation
2. SCDs
What is supportive therapy for PE?
- IV fluids
- med admin
- monitor lab values for safe admin of anticoagulant (PTT, PT, INR)
What is tuberculosis caused by?
mycobacterium tuberculosis; and is infectious