Respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
cor pulmonale
A
hypertrophy of the right side of the heart, with or without HF
results from pulmonary HTN
2
Q
atelectasis
A
collapse of the alveoli that prevents normal exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
3
Q
diffusion
A
exchange of respiratory gases
4
Q
clubbing
A
caused by chronic lack of oxygen
5
Q
causes of barrel chest
A
overuse of accessory muscles to breathe and air trapping in emphysema
6
Q
hypoxia
A
inadequate tissue oxygenation at the cellular level
7
Q
S/Sx of hypoxia
A
decreased LOC restless confusion dizzy behavioral changes central cyanosis increased pulse and RR
8
Q
Interventions to reduce atelectasis or pneumonia post-op/immobile
A
incentive spirometer deep breathing/coughing exercises postural drainage chest percussion noninvasive positive pressure ventilation NPPV early ambulation sitting upright
9
Q
recommended INR level
A
2.0-3.0
10
Q
S/SX of right sided heart failure
A
"AW HEAD" A- Anorexia and nausea W- Weight gain H- Hepatomegaly E- Edema (bipedal) A- Ascites D- Distended neck vein (JVD)
11
Q
S/SX of left sided heart failure
A
"DO CHAP" D- Dyspnea O- Orthopnea C- Cough, Crackles H- Hemoptysis A- Adventitious breath sounds P- Pulmonary congestion
