Exam 2; respiratory Flashcards
fxn of upper respiratory tract
warm, filter, humidify inspired air
nose, pharynx, larynx, epiglottis, trachea
fxn of lower respiratory tract
conduction of air, mucocillary clearance, production of pulmonary surfactant
bronchi, bronchioles, alveolar ducts and alveoli
inspiration
the active phase of ventilation
-involves the mvmt of mm and the thorax to bring air into the lungs
expiration
the passive phase of ventilation
-mvmt of air out of the lungs
hypoventilation
occurs when a reduced amount of air enters the alveoli in the lungs, resulting in decreased lvls of oxygen and increased lvls of co2 in the blood
hyperventilation
overbreathing, ventilation exceeds the metabolic demand causing abnormally low levels of co2 in the blood
dyspnea
difficulty breathing, shortness of breath
hypoxia
inadequate amount of oxygen available to the cells in your tissues
hypoxemia
below normal level of oxygen in your blood (arteries)
hypercapnia
greater than normal amounts of co2 in the blood; result of hypoventilation
bronchoconstriction
constriction of the airways in the lungs due to the tightening of surrounding smooth mm, with consequent coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath
bronchodilation
an expansion of the air passages through the bronchi of the lungs.
hemoptysis
coughing up of blood-stained mucus from the bronchi, larynx, trachea, or lungs
atelectasis
collapsed alveoli
assessment of respiratory system subjective data
past health history-respiratory, allergies or other body systems
-meds
-surgery or other systems
-smoking
-avtivity tolerance
-sleep issues
-work or hobbies (dust, asbestos)