Respiratory Flashcards
Aspiration occurs most frequently in…
patients who have trouble clearing their lungs, such as those with a diminished gag or cough reflex, and patients with a decreased level of consciousness
Who is at highest risk of aspiration?
patients who have trouble clearing their lungs, such as those with a diminished gag or cough reflex, and patients with a decreased level of consciousness.
What area of the lungs is most common for aspiration pneumonia?
The right middle lobe (auscultated under pts right arm in axillary region)
What stimulates breathing in COPD?
low O2 levels in the bloodstream instead of high CO2 levels, as in healthy individuals.
What is atelectasis?
a small number of alveoli collapse and resulting in impaired gas exchange
What does clubbing of the fingers indicate?
hypoxia
What is a blue bloater?
chronic bronchitis
What is a pink puffer?
emphysema (puffer = pursed lip breathing)
What does COPD often result in?
Pulmonary hypertension.
Which 3 diseases are a combination of COPD?
chronic bronchitis, emphysema, hyperreactive airway disease
What is true of the pleural space?
It lies between the chest wall and the lung tissue, it has a negative pressure
What is atelectasis?
Collapse of small number of alveoli resulting in impaired gas exchange
