Respiratory Flashcards

1
Q

5 cardinal signs

A

breathlessness
cough
sputum
wheeze
chest pain

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2
Q

BP normal values

A

120/80

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3
Q

PH normal values

A

7.35-7.45

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4
Q

Paco2 normal values

A

4.6-6

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5
Q

Pao2 normal values

A

10-14

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6
Q

Hc03 normal values

A

22-26

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7
Q

BE normal values

A

-2 – +2

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8
Q

Sp02 normal values

A

96%
88-92 % for COPD

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9
Q

Heart rate normal values

A

60-100

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10
Q

Respiratory rate

A

12-20

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11
Q

Temperature normal values

A

36.5-37.2

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12
Q

what are the breathe sounds

A

normal
diminished
bronchiole ( darth vador)

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13
Q

what are the added sounds

A

wheezing
crackling
stridor - squeaky toy
snow sound - plural rub
rhonchi - low pitch rattling

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14
Q

what should you be feeling for3x

A

thoracic expansion
accessory muscles
diagram breathing

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15
Q

what is the problem list that you should create

A

reduced volume
effective cough
work of breathing
immobility
pain

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16
Q

what is type 1 respiratory failure

A

failure to oxygenate
decrease in O2, normal CO2

17
Q

what is type 2 respiratory failure

A

failure to ventilate
reduced 02, increased CO2

18
Q

what does a high PH mean
>7.45

A

blood is more alkane
more o2 less co2
breathing fast

19
Q

what is a low ph mean
<7.35

A

blood is acidic
more CO2 in the body

20
Q

what is a laparotomy

A

surgery that means a cut in the abdomen to see pelvic muscles

21
Q

why is a cardiopulmonary bypas bad for the lungs bypass

A

low arterial oxygen tension - prolonged mechanical ventilation
- inflammatory response
- ischemic damage to then lungs due to
disruption in blood flow
- scar tissue
- build up of mucus

22
Q

what are some symptoms of heart failure

A

SOB
Orthopnoea - SOB when lying down
reduced exercise tolerance
fatigue
ankle swelling

23
Q

Deep vein thrombosis symptoms

A
  • Throbbing
  • Swelling
  • Warm
  • Red / darkened skin
  • Swollen
  • Viens sore to touch
24
Q

Pulmonary embolism symptoms

A
  • Change in respiratory obs
  • Dyspnoea ( tightness of chest, air hunger, SOB)
  • Chest pain – worse on inhalation
  • Cough
  • Dizziness
  • Sweeting
25
Q

compartment syndrome symptoms -5 P

A

 Pain
 Pallor – unhealthy pale appearance
 Pulse – faint
 Paraesthesia – numbness
 Paralysis - weakness

26
Q

Atelectasis / collapse symptoms

A

 Increased beathing work
 Rapid , weak breathing
 Coughing
 Wheezing
 Reduced chest expansion

27
Q

infection / sepsis symptoms

A
  • Increase in respiratory rate
  • Decrease in Spo2
  • Decrease in BP
  • Increase in HR
  • Increase in temp
28
Q

Blood loss symptoms

A

drop in BP
dizziness
SOB
increase in HR
less urine