Lungs Flashcards
What is the function of the upper respiratory tract?
Moisturize inhaled air and filter particles
What does the lower respiratory tract consist of?
bronchi, brochioles, and alveoli
What is the visceral pleura?
Lines outside of the lungs
What is the parietal pleura?
Lines the inside of the chest wall and diaphragm
Which lung has 3 lobes and which one has 2 lobes?
The right side has 3 lobes and the left has 2 lobes
Why is the right lung shorter than the left?
because the liver is located beneath it
Why is the left lung smaller than the right?
the left lung is smaller than the right because the heart takes up space
What subjective data should you get when patient reports a cough?
characteristics, timing, COCA
what does COCA stand for?
Color, Odor, Consistency, Amount
what is hemoptysis
blood in sputum
What is dyspnea?
SOB
What is orthopnea
difficulty breathing supine
What is platypnea?
SOB relieved by lying supine
What is PND (paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea)
awakening from sleep with SOB and need to be upright
what condition is related to with PND
with heart failure
Which position is associated with SOB?
Tripod position
What are some neurological symptoms associated with hypoxia
confusion, irritability, anxious, forgetfulness, change in mental status, dizziness, or faintness
What are the 5 A’s
Ask, advice, assess, assist, arrange
What equipment is needed?
Stethescope
What are the accessory muscles used in SOB?
Neck muscles (sternomastoid, scalene, trapezius), back muscles, abdominal muscles
