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J2 - Med Surg > Exam #2: The Respiratory System > Flashcards

Exam #2: The Respiratory System Flashcards

1
Q

What does Surfactant do ?

A

Keeps the Alveoli open

Is a Lipoprotein that lowers the surface tension in the alveoli

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2
Q

__________ decreases the tendency of the alveoli to collapse ?

A

Surfactant

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3
Q

__________________ stretches the alveoli and promotes surfactant secretion ?

A

Deep breathing

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4
Q

When we don’t have enough surfactant, it causes ____________ to occur more quickly ?

A

Atelectasis

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5
Q

What does PaO2 stand for ?

A

Partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood

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6
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What does PaO2 tell us ?

A

the amount of oxygen dissolved in the plasma

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7
Q

What is considered a Normal PaO2 ?

A

80-100 mmHg

  • but patient is considered oxygenated if greater than 60mmHg
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8
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What does SaO2 tell us ?

A

The amount of oxygen bound to hemoglobin in comparison with the amount of oxygen the hemoglobin can carry

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9
Q

what lab value is known as “hemoglobin saturation” ?

A

SaO2

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10
Q

PaO2 and SaO2 are considered what type of results ?

A

LAB results

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11
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What does SaO2 = ?

A

arterial oxygen saturation

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12
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What is considered a Normal SaO2 reading ?

A

greater than 90%

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13
Q

What is the SpO2 also known as ?

A

Pulse Ox

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14
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What does the SpO2 measure ?

A

Oxygen saturation

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15
Q

What is considered the Normal Hemoglobin range ?

A

12-17

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16
Q

What lab result provides information about acid/base balance & oxygen and ventilation status ?

A

Arterial blood gas (ABG)

17
Q

When is it best to obtain a sputum culture & sensitivity ?

A

Early morning

18
Q

A __________________- is a procedure to visualize bronchi through a fiberoptic tube.

A

Bronchoscopy

19
Q

What kind of sedation is given for a Bronchoscopy ?

A

Conscious sedation

20
Q

When performing a Bronchoscopy, what do you want to monitor for the return of ?

A

the gag reflex

21
Q

what kind of diet do you want to make sure a pt. is on prior to having a bronchoscopy ?

A

NPO

22
Q

What position do you want to make sure the pt. is in when having a Thoracentesis ?

A

Sitting up right on the edge of the bed and leaning forward

23
Q

What type of test is given for patients with Cystic fibrosis ?

A

Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)

24
Q

What do Pulmonary Function Test’s measure ?

A

measure lung volume and air flow

25
Q

How would you instruct a patient to perform a Pulmonary Function Test ?

A
  1. patient inserts mouthpiece
  2. takes a deep breath
  3. and exhales as hard, fast, and as long as possible
26
Q

_____________________ is the amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled after maximum inspiration ?

A

Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)

27
Q

which age population is at higher risk for Influenza ?

A

Older adults

28
Q

What type of vaccine should we advocate for in patients 50 or older ?

A

Flu vaccine

29
Q

What are the 2 types of vaccines ?

A
  • Inactivated

- Live attenuated

30
Q

What type of influenza vaccine is given by injection ?

A

Inactivated form

31
Q

Which type of Influenza vaccine is approved for pts. > 6 months ?

A

Inactivated form

32
Q

Which type of Influenza vaccine can be given to high risk patients (Ex: Chronic medical conditions, Nursing home residents, immunocompromised, & pregnant women)

A

Inactivated form

33
Q

What type of Influenza vaccine is given by nasal spray ?

A

Live attenuated

34
Q

What type of Influenza vaccine can be given to nonpregnant, healthy people ages 2-49

A

Live attenuated

35
Q

What is a Tracheostomy ?

A

Surgical incision into the trachea to establish an airway

36
Q

With a Tracheostomy, What does an inflated cuff prevent the patient from doing ?

A

The Pt. can not talk

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