Lesson 5

Question 1

stridor

Answer 1

high pitched crowing noise usually indicates by an upper airway obstruction

Question 2

wheezing

Answer 2

indicates obstruction in the small airway

Question 3

hyercapnia

Answer 3

increased CO2 levels causing pH level to drop (respiratory acidosis)
occurs in patient with low respiratory effort

Question 4

hypocapnia

Answer 4

decreased CO2 levels causing pH to rise (more alkaline) decreases RR

Question 5

what does hypoxia do to cell function

Answer 5

reduces it leading to anaerobic metabolism and the development of metabolic acidosis

Question 6

kussmauls respirations

Answer 6

deep rapid respirations
“air hunger”
state of acidosis or may occur after exercise

Question 7

rales

Answer 7

light bubbly/crackling sounds

Question 8

rhonchi

Answer 8

deeper harsher sounds with thick mucus

Question 9

dyspnea

Answer 9

difficulty breathing

Question 10

dyspnea features

Answer 10

tachypnea, tachycardia, difficulty speaking and accessory muscle use

Question 11

psychogenic vitals

Answer 11

relatively normal

Question 12

hypoxia

Answer 12

inadequate delivery too O2 to cells

patient will have tachycardia and tachypnea

Question 13

anoxia

Answer 13

absence of oxygen

Question 14

hypoxia comes from _________

Answer 14

brainstem

Question 15

crackling breath sounds

Answer 15

fluid in the lungs

Question 16

what drives our respiratory rate

Answer 16

CO2

Question 17

cardiac arrest means…

Answer 17

NO BREATH SOUNDS

Question 18

common dyspnea causes

Answer 18

COPD
pulmonary edema
ischemic heart disease
pneumonia

Question 19

hypercapnia

Answer 19

increased CO2
acidosis
confusion, lengthy, seizure coma
cardiovascular collapse

Question 20

other respiration regulation factors

Answer 20

temp
drugs
pain
emotions 
activities

Question 21

accessory muscles used when in respiratory distress

Answer 21

sternocleidomastoid
pectoralis
internal intercostals
abdominal muscles

Question 22

t/f nasal flaring means there could be airway issues

Answer 22

T!
its a sign of increased respiratory effort/partial airway obstruction

more common in kids

Question 23

airway questions

Answer 23

what makes it better or worse
symptoms
interventions
medication compliance

Question 24

subcutaneous emphysema

Answer 24

when gas or air is present in the sub q of the skin

usually a result from trauma

usually happens in the chest neck and face

like touching Rice Krispies

Question 25

carpopedal spasms

Answer 25

spasmodic contractions of the hands, feet and ankles

happen with hypocapnia that can result from prolonged hyperventilation

Question 26

hyperventilation is always anxiety t/f

Answer 26

F! always assume something is wrong until proved otherwise