Oxygenation Terminology

Question 1

True or False? Gas moves from greater pressure to lesser pressure

Answer 1

True

Question 2

True or False? Air glows into the chest when pressure in the chest is less than the atmosphere?

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Describe Inspiration

Answer 3

1. Diaphragm contracts & flattens
2. Rib cage elevates
3. Intrapulmonary volume increases which decreases intrapulmonary pressure
4. Air rushes in

Question 4

Describe Expiration

Answer 4

1. Passive
2. Muscles relax
3. Diaphragm rises
4. Ribs descend
5. Lungs recoil
6. Intrapulmonary pressure increases which compresses alveoli
7. Air is forces out of the lungs

Question 5

Define Oxygenation

Answer 5

Mechanisms that facilitate or impair the body’s ability to supply oxygen to all the cells of the body

Question 5

What is the function of the respiratory system?

Answer 5

To obtain oxygen from the atmosphere air, transport this air to alveoli & ultimately diffuse oxygen into the blood that carries oxygen to all the cells of the body.

Question 5

What is Hypercarbia and what does it do?

Answer 5

It’s an increased level of CO2 in the blood.

Hypercarbia induces inhalation of air into the lungs through yawning or sighs.

Question 5

What is the normal RR in an adult?

Answer 5

10-20 breaths per min

Question 5

Define “Patent Airway”

Answer 5

An airway that is open and free of obstruction

Question 6

Define “Cyanosis”

Answer 6

It’s a late sign of hypoxemia seen as a blue tinge to the skin of light skinned people and gray on darker skinned ppl.

Question 7

Define “Hypoxemia”

Answer 7

A decreased level of oxygen.

Clubbed nail beds are a sign of prolonged hypoxemia.

Question 8

Describe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Answer 8

1. Preventable & treatable
2. Compromised airflow
3. It’s a progressive dissorder
4. Alters respiratory structures over time
5. Inflammation of mucous membranes of the bronchial tubes
6. Loss of elasticity of parenchyma