Exam 3 Flashcards
What is normal exhaled nitrogen concentration?
75-85%
What is contained in the first part of exhalation during the Fowler’s test?
Should be 100% O2 & 0% nitrogen
In the Fowler’s test, when does dead space measurement begin & end?
- Begins at start of expiration.
- Ends at midpoint of transitional phase
What needs to be done before starting a Nitrogen washout test?
Check initial nitrogen content
How long will a nitrogen washout test take in a healthy Pt?
3mins or less
What results in an abnormal nitrogen washout test & why does it happen?
- It is considered abnormal if >7 mins.
- It is due to uneven distribution of inspired air
What equipment is needed for a nitrogen washout test?
- Stopwatch
- Nitrogen meter
- 100% O2 source
- Pneumotachograph
What is the concentration goal of the nitrogen washout test?
Get to a nitrogen ≤ 2.5%
What do nitrogen spikes on the nitrogen washout test mean?
- Pt has poorly vented areas to start with.
- These get ventilated, then open up & let nitrogen out
What does a Closing volume/capacity test look at?
- Looks at behavior of the tissue in the lungs
- Dead space
Explain the steps of a closing volume/capacity test?
1) Expire to RV
2) Inspire 100% O2 to TLC
3) Exhale
What is the total lung’s nitrogen concentration (%) on a healthy person before exhalation while performing a closing volume/capacity test?
1) Calculate N2 concentration in RV
2) PiN2 is 564 mmHg
3) 564 mmHg / 760 mmHg= 74.21%
4) 0.7421 x 1,500 mL= 1,113.15 mL/N2
5) 1,113.15 mL / 6,000 mL= 0.1855
6) Total lung N2 concentration is 18.55%
Phase 1 of a Closing volume/capacity test should show?
Expired oxygen only as it coming from the dead space.
What will the transitional phase of a Closing volume/capacity test should show?
Should start seeing expiration of N2
Where is the volume coming from during phase 3 of Closed volume test?
Expired air from all parts of the lungs
Phase 4 of a Closing volume/capacity test shows?
- A sharp upstroke of expired N2.
- Base of lung is collapsed.
- Expired N2 comes from top of lungs
When do airways start closing during a closing volume test & what is the order?
- At end of phase 3 & beginning of phase 4.
- Areas right above the diaphragm start closing first then superior sections.
At what point is expired N2 concentration equal from the entire lung?
During phase 3 of a closing volume test
Where does the closing volume air come from?
From the upper parts of the lungs
How is closing capacity calculated?
RV + closing volume
What volumes/capacities increase w/ age & which decrease?
- Increase: RV, CC, FRC
- Decrease: ERV, IC, VC
At what age is FRC equal to closing capacity?
At age 50ish
What happens to the airway during forced expiration?
It widens
How much VC should a healthy 20yo move in 1 sec?
About 80%
A healthy person can force expire at what rate?
10 L/sec
What happens during effort independence?
- It happens closer to RV.
- The small airways collapse d/t + pleural pressure. At that point air will only come out so fast, not matter how hard one pushes.
Someone with emphysema has a shorter or longer effort independence?
- Longer.
- They take longer to get the air out.
What will expiratory flow curve look like in someone with a restrictive disease?
It will be narrower than normal
Compared to normal, restrictive disease will result in a ___ FEF?
Lower
In someone with restrictive disease the TLC will be___ & the RV will be___?
Lower & lower
At RV, zone 3 & 4 will be ___% full & zone 1 will be ____% full?
- 20%
- 30%
At RV where is most of the nitrogen located?
In the upper zones
How is Ptp calculated?
Ptp = Alveolar pressure – pleural pressure
How is alveolar pressure calculated?
PA= pleural pressure + elastic recoil pressure
During forced expiration the diaphragm is relaxed or contracted?
It is relaxed
Which muscles contract during forced expiration?
- The internal intercostals
- accessory muscles
How can alveolar collapse be prevented in a non-intubated Pt?
- Have to restrict outflow, which leads to elevated internal alveolar pressures.
- Can do this with pursing the lips.
At RV the dependent pleural pressure is___ & the non-dependent pleural pressure is___?
+ 4.8
- 2.2
During passive expiration the pleural pressure is ___& the elastic recoil pressure is?
Negative & positive
How is elastic recoil pressure calculated?
Per= Alveolar pressure – pleural pressure
What are the expired PAO2 & PACO2?
- 100 mmHg
- 40 mmHg
What is the CO2 in the pulmonary vein & artery?
- Vein: 40 mmHg
- Artery: 45 mmHg
What is the PO2 in the pulmonary vein & artery?
- Vein: 100 mmHg
- Artery: 40 mmHg
How are wall tension & radius related?
- Inversely
- Decreased wall tension = increased radius
Where would a fixed obstruction be located & what is affected. What’s an example?
- Located anywhere in the lung.
- Affects peak inspiration & peak expiration rates.
- An example would be an ETT.
What is a variable extrathoracic obstruction, where is it located & an example & what respiratory cycle part is most affected?
- An obstruction during inspiration.
- It is located in the trachea or above (scar tissue or paralyzed vocal cords).
- Inspiration is greatly affected by narrowing of the airway.
- During expiration obstruction gets pushed out of the way.
In a variable extrathoracic obstruction the PAW is___ than Patm during inspiration & ___ during expiration?
Less & greater
In a variable intrathoracic obstruction the PAW is___ than Ppl during inspiration & ___ during expiration?
Greater & lesser
What is most likely affected in a variable intrathoracic obstruction?
Expiration & the very small airways
Emphysema would correlate to what kind of obstruction?
A variable intrathoracic affecting expiration
Why does inspiration start before EtCO2?
The EtCO2 sample line has a bit of lag.
Relate alveolar ventilation to PaCO2 & EtCO2?
Doubling alveolar ventilation will half PaCO2 & EtCO2
How do the carotid & aortic arch blood gas sensors work?
If PaCO2 increases sensors will send feedback to CV system to increase CO, which also leads to increased BP.
What is an easy way to lower a ventilated Pt’s BP?
Blow off some CO2
Inspired PO2 & CO2 are ____ & equilibrated PO2 & CO2 are____?
- 150 & 0 mmHg.
- 100 & 40 mmHg
Inhaling 350cc fresh air drops the PACO2 to about___?
36-37 mmHg