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1
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Upper Respiratory tract
NOPAPHALATRE

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► Nose
► Paranasal Sinuses
► Pharynx
► Larynx
► Trachea
► Epiglottis

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Lower Respiratory tract
BBA

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► Bronchi
► Bronchioles
► Alveoli

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3
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Delivers warmed and moistened air to the alveoli

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Inspiration

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4
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Inspiration: Transports oxygen across the alveolar membrane to _____

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Hemoglobin-laden red blood cell

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5
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Allows carbon dioxide-filled air to discharge to the outside

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Expiration

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6
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Caused by stimulation of the nerves of the respiratory tract mucosa by the presence of
dust, chemicals, mucus, or inflammation?

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Cough

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7
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Series of expiratory coughs after a deep inspiration?

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Paroxysmal cough

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8
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Rate and Depth of Respirations: 2

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Tachypnea
Bradypnea

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Nonrigid part of the chest draws inward because of decreased intrapleural pressure????

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Retractions

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10
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Due to decreased oxygen in body cells (hypoxia)???

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Restlessness

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11
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► Blue tinge to the skin
► Indicates hypoxia

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Cyanosis

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12
Q

Change in the angle between the fingernail and the nailbed because of increased capillary
growth in the fingertips???

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Clubbing of Fingers

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13
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Normal Breath Sounds: 2

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Vesicular Breathing
Tubular or Bronchial Breathing

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14
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Adventitious Breath Sounds: WRLR

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Wheeze
Rales
Laryngeal Stridor
Rhonchi

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15
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Snoring sound which connotes obstruction in the nose or pharynx????

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Rhonchi

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16
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Harsh, strident sound on inspiration which connotes obstruction at the base of the tongue or in the larynx????

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Laryngeal Stridor

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17
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Expiratory whistle sound???

18
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Fine crackling sounds heard over the alveoli??

19
Q

►Chest Diameters

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Pigeon Chest

20
Q

Elongated anteroposterior diameter of the chest caused by air trapping???

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Pigeon Chest

21
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► Invasive method of determining the effectiveness of ventilation and acid-base status
► Provide information about the oxygenation of the blood

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Blood Gas Analysis

22
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4 components of Blood Gas Analysis:

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Partial pressure of O2
Partial pressure of CO2
pH
HCO3

23
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►Continuous, non-invasive technique for measuring oxygen saturation
in the hemoglobin
►A sensor and a photodetector are placed under a vascular bed where
an infrared light is passed

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Pulse Oximeter

24
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►Continuous, non-invasive measurement of oxygen saturation
►Electrodes are heated to 44°C attached to the chest causing vasodilation and brings peripheral arterial blood to the surface to be
read for oxygen contentq

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Transcutaneous Oxygen Monitoring

25
Q

► Reveals information about the microorganisms causing the disease of
the upper respiratory tract

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Nasopharyngeal Culture

26
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►Diagnose an infection by the respiratory syncytial virus
►1-2 ml of sterile normal saline is instilled to the nose and then aspirated and
sent to laboratory for analysis

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus Nasal Washing

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►Analysis of specimen coughed out
►Teach to deep breath several times and cough out into a clean specimen cup

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Sputum Analysis

28
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► Show areas of infiltration or consolidation in the lungs
► Ask patient to hold breath during the procedure
► Remove jewelries

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Chest Xray

29
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► Introduction of radiopaque solution in the respiratory tract through USN
or catheter before an X-ray study is performed

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Bronchography

30
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► Measures the force of inertia, elasticity, and flow resistance

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Pulmonary Function Studies

31
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a device that records the force of air
exchange??

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Spirometer

32
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Liquifying Agents: 3

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guaifenesin
saline nasal drops
nasal spray

33
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Humidification: 2

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Vaporizer
Nebulizer

34
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► Effective method of raising mucus

35
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► Involves changing the child’s position to help move mucus, initiate cough
reflex, and be expelled

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Chest Physiotherapy

36
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►Chest Physiotherapy
►3 Techniques:

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►Postural Drainage
Percussion
Vibration

37
Q

►Looks like a small plastic pipe where the child breathes in and the ball
inside the device causes vibration to the lungs

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Mucus Clearing Device

38
Q

►Elevates the arterial oxygen saturation level by supplying more oxygen
to the RBC by the respiratory tract

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Oxygen Administration

39
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Oxygen Administration
Types: 3

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oxygen hood
nasal oxygen
oxygen mask

40
Q

Pharmacologic Therapy: NADEBACM

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Nasal Spray
antihistamine
decongestants
expectorants
bronchodilators
antibiotic
corticosteroid

41
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► Hand held device used to provide a route of medication administration directly to the
respiratory tract

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Meter Dose Inhaler

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