Oxygenation Process

Question 1

What is oxygenation?

Answer 1

• Basic physiologic need
• Process causing to unite to oxygen
• Essential to life
• Need remains across the lifespan
• Ability to meet need impacts quantity and quality of life

Question 2

Upper respiratory system consists of?

Answer 2

• Mouth
• Nose
• Pharynx
• Larynx

Question 3

Lower respiratory consists of?

Answer 3

• Trachea
• Bronchi
• Bronchioles
• Alveoli
• Pulmonary capillary network
• Pleural membranes

Question 4

What is another word for inhale?

Answer 4

Inspiration

Question 5

What is another word for exhale?

Answer 5

Expiration

Question 6

Ventilation depends on what?

Answer 6

• Clear airways
• Intact CNS and respiratory center
• Intact thoracic cavity
• Adequate pulmonary compliance and recoil

Question 7

What is Alveolar Gas Exchange

Answer 7

• 2nd phase of respiratory process
• involves diffusion
• O2 in alveoli diffuses into blood
• CO2 in blood diffuses into alveoli

Question 8

What is diffusion?

Answer 8

Movement of gasses from area of higher concentration or pressure to an area of lesser concentration or pressure

Question 9

What is the 3rd phase of the respiratory process?

Answer 9

Transport of O2 and CO2

Question 10

Factors that affect the rate of transport of O2 and CO2

Answer 10

Cardiac output (average is 5L/min)

Number of erythrocytes and blood HCT

Exercise

Question 11

What is the 4th phase of the respiratory process?

Answer 11

Diffusion to the tissues.

Between capillaries and tissues

O2 from blood to tissues

CO2 from tissues to blood

Question 12

Neural respiratory regulation

Answer 12

Pons,Medulla Obligota

Question 13

Chemical respiratory regulation

Answer 13

Chemo receptors in medulla are sensitive to increases in CO2 and hydrogen ions.

Question 14

What factors effect oxygenation?

Answer 14

Age
Gender
Level of wellness
Anxiety
Smoking
Environment
Allergies
Posture
Body weight
Physical activity
Medications

Question 15

What is Hypoxia?

Answer 15

Condition of insufficient oxygen anywhere in the body

Rapid pulse

Rapid shallow respirations and dyspnea

Lightheadedness or restlessness

Flaring of nares

Cyanosis

Question 16

What is Eupnea

Answer 16

Normal rate of breathing

Question 17

What is Tachypnea?

Answer 17

Rapid rate of breathing

Question 18

What is Bradypnea

Answer 18

Abnormally slow rate of breathing

Question 19

What is Apnea?

Answer 19

Cessation of breathing.

Question 20

Potential nursing diagnosis for respiratory?

Answer 20

Ineffective airway clearance

Ineffective breathing pattern

Impaired gas exchange

Activity intolerance

Question 21

Nursing measures to promote respiratory function

Answer 21

Positioning 
Deep breathing and coughing
Adequate hydration 
Medications
Incentive spirometry
Chest apt
Postural drainage
Oxygen therapy
Artificial airways
Airway suctioning

Question 22

Safety for oxygen therapy

Answer 22

No smoking

Use signage

Ensure electrical equipment is in good working order

Avoid static electricity

Have fire extinguishers available

Question 23

Tracheostomy tubes are

Answer 23

Artificial airways

Question 24

Desired outcomes of a Tracheostomy

Answer 24

• maintain patient airway
• improve comfort and ease of breathing
• maintain or improve pulmonary ventilation and oxygenation
• improve ability to participate in physical activities
• prevent risks associated with oxygenation problems