NR 224: Fundamentals Exam 2 (Ch. 40 Oxygenation) Flashcards
Primary function of the lungs is to –>
transfer O2 from the atmosphere into the alveoli & CO2 out of the body as a waste product
changes in intrapleural & intraalveolar pressures & lung volumes cause the process of
inspiration (active process) & expiration (passive process)
decreased ________ levels alter the patient’s ability to transport O2
hemoglobin
impaired chest wall movement reduces
the level of tissue oxygenation
hyperventilation
is a respiratory rate greater than that required to maintain norma levels of CO2
hypoventilation
causes CO2 retention
hypoxia occurs if the amount of O2 delivered to tissue is
too low
primary function of the heart are to deliver
deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation & O2 & nutrients to the tissues
nursing assessment includes
respiratory pattern, thoracic inspection, palpation, & auscultation for deviations from normal
diagnostic & laboratory tests complete the database for a patient with
decreased oxygenation
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vaccinations against flu & pneumonia, exercise, nutrition, smoking cessation, & environmental assessment for pollutants & air quality (mask)
airway maintenance requires mobilization of secretion by increased
fluid intake, humidification, or nebulization
breathing exercises improves
ventilation, oxygenation, & sensations of dyspnea
chest physiology includes
postural drainage, percussion, & vibration to mobilize pulmonary secretion
airway maintenance may require use of
artificial airways & sunctioning
pneumothorax
hole in the lung and causes the lung to collapse
promotion of lung expansion can be achieved by
mobility, positioning, incentive spirometry, & chest tube insertion
nasal cannulas & O2 masks deliver
O2 therapy, which improves the levels of tissue oxygenation
learning breathing exercises (ex. pursued-lip breathing & diaphragmatic breathing) benefits patients with
COPD
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
unstable cardiac ischemia
Potter 828
Afterload
resistance to left ventricular ejection; the work the heart must overcome to fully eject blood from the left ventricle. (Potter 824)
Angina pectoris
is a transient imbalance between myocardial O2 supply & demand
(Potter 828)
Apnea
absence of respiration for a period of time
Potter 834
Atelectasis
obstruction of airway; collapsed lungs
Potter 822
Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP)
ventilatory support used to treat patients with obstructive sleep apnea, patients with congestive heart failure, and preterm infants with underdeveloped lungs
(Potter 848)
Bronchoscopy
is a procedure that allows your doctor to look at your airway thru a thin viewing instrument
(Potter 832)
Cardiac Output
Volume of blood expelled by the ventricles of the heart, equal to the amount of blood ejected at each beat multiplied by the number of beats in the period of time used for computation (usually 1 minute).
(Potter 824)