Oxygenation Flashcards
1
Q
Ventilation
A
Bringing air in and out of body
2
Q
Oxygenation
A
Gas exchange at alveolar level
3
Q
Hypoxia
A
Low O2 in tissue
4
Q
Hypoxemia
A
Low O2 in blood
5
Q
Eupnea
A
Normal respiration
6
Q
Tachypnea
A
Increased respiration rate
7
Q
Hyperventilation
A
Rapid and deep respirations
8
Q
Hypoventilation
A
Slow respiratory rate. Leads to CO2 retention and inadequate O2 delivery to lungs
9
Q
Bradypnea
A
Low reparatory rate
10
Q
Apnea
A
Absence of breathing
11
Q
Dyspnea
A
labored breathing
12
Q
Orthopnea
A
difficulty breathing while laying down
13
Q
Pneumothorax
A
Lung collapse caused by collection of free air within the pleural space
14
Q
What are the 4 main topics of implementation for asthma
A
- Promote effective gas exchange
- Help relieve anxiety
- Promote adherence to therapeutic regiment
- Address inactivity intolerance
15
Q
Characteristics of airway hyperresponsiveness
A
Inflammation
Bronchoconstriction
Secretion buildup