Exam 3: Respiratory Flashcards
Upper Respiratory Tract
Nasal cavity, oral cavity, pharynx, larynx
Lower Respiratory Tract
Trachea, left lung (2 lobes), right lung (3 lobes)
Order of lung lining
Lung, visceral pleura, parietal pleura
Diaphragm: Contracting
pulls open rib cage, reduce pressure of chest cavity, air IN
Diaphragm: Relaxing
Contracts rib cage, increase pressure of chest cavity, pushes air OUT
Intercostal muscles def
muscles between ribs
Scalenes def
Muscles above clavicle
Affiliated cells def
clear lungs of foreign particles
Goblet cells
Produce mucus
Pulmonary arteriole def
Brings oxygen depleted blood from heart
Pulmonary venule def
Brings oxygenated blood back to the heart
3 Units to ensure fxn of respiratory system
Alveolar ventilation
Pulmonary perfusion
Gas Exchange
Alveolar ventilation def
Inhale (active)/exhale (passive)
Pulmonary perfusion def
Blood flow to lungs
Gas exchange def
ventilation and perfusion needed for gas exchange
Pathophysiology of ventilation: restrictive
Inability to effective breathe in
Ex. interstitial lung disease, infiltrative lung disease (pneumonia), disorders of pleura or chest wall, surgical resection of lung (lobe removed), pregnancy, obesity, ascites
Pathophysiology of ventilation: obstructive
Inability to effectively breathe out
Reduces FEV1/FVC ratio to <70%
Ex. Asthma
Pathophysiology of perfusion: pulmonary embolism
Blood clot prevents effective gas exchange
Respiratory assessment: sputum - mucoid
mucus is present
Respiratory Assessment: Sputum: Purulent
Contains pus