Exam 4: Chapter 39 Airway Management Flashcards
Factors Essential to Normal Functioning of the Respiratory System: Integrity
Integrity of the airway system to transport air to and from lungs
Factors Essential to Normal Functioning of the Respiratory System: Properly
Properly functioning alveolar system in lungs. Oxygenates venous blood and removes CO2 from blood
Factors Essential to Normal Functioning of the Respiratory System: Properly functioning cardiovascular and hematologic systems
Carry nutrients and wastes to and from body cells
Upper Airway Functions
Warm, Filter, Humidify Inspired Air
Upper Airway omponents
Nose, Pharynx, Larynx, Epiglottis
Lower Airway Functions
Conduction of air , mucociliary clearance, production of pulmonary surfactant
Lower Airway Components
Trachea
Right and Left Mainstem Bronchi
SEgmental Bronchi
Terminal Bronchioles
Lower Airway Cilia Function
Line and help clean out foreign matter to ensure that it does not go into the lungs
Anatomy of Lungs: Extend from
the base of the diaphragm to the apex above the first rib
The right side has how many lobes?
3
Left side has how many lobes?
2
Lungs composed of?
Elastic tissue (alveoli, surfactant, pleura)
Lung Listening: Be sure to listen to
front and back on both sides
What is inspiration?
The active phase of ventilation
What does Inspiration involve?
Involves movement of muscles and the thorax to bring air into the lungs
What is Expiration?
THe passive phase of ventilation
What does Expiration involve?
The movement of fair out of the lungs
What events occcur during inspiration?
Diaphragm contacts and descends, lengthening the thoracic cavityl the external intercostal muscles contact, lifting the ribs upward and outwward
Gas Exchange (REspiration) refers to
the intake of oxygen adn release of carbon dioxide
Gas Exchange mad possible by
respiration and perfusion
Gas Exchanges occurs via
Diffusion
Gas Exchange occurs in
Alveoli so O2 diffuses into blood and CO2 diffusees from blood to exhaled air
Transport of Repiratory Gases: Oxygen is carried
in the body via plasma and red blood cells
Transport of Repiratory Gases: Most oxygen (97%) is
carried by red blood cells in teh form ox oxyhemoglobin
Transport of Repiratory Gases: Hemoglobin also carries
CO2 in the form of Carboxyhemoglobin
Alterations in REspiraotry Functions: Hypoxia
Inadequate amount of oxygen available to cells (Low O2)
Alterations in REspiraotry Functions: Dyspnea
Difficulty breathing
Alterations in REspiraotry Functions: Hypoventilation
Decreased rate or depth of air movement into the lungs
Alterations in REspiraotry Functions: What can cause Hypoventilation?
Narcotics
Factors Affecting CArdiopulmonary Functioning and Oxygenation: Level of Health Examples
COPD, Asthma, Pheumonia
Factors Affecting Cardiopulmonary Functioning and Oxygenation: Developmental COnsiderations
Infant will be much higher than a adult
Factors Affecting Cardiopulmonary Functioning and Oxygenation: Medication Considerations
Nacrotics decrease respiration and breathing while increasing heart rate
Factors Affecting Cardiopulmonary Functioning and Oxygenation: Physchological Health Considerations
Stress, Anxiety
Respiratory Functioning in the Older Adult
Decreased gas excchange and increased work in breathing.
Decreased ventilation and ineffective cough