Respiratory application Flashcards
The diagnosis of a patient who is breathing rapidly is charted as
tachypnea
The muscle that separates the lungs from the abdominal cavity
diaphragm
deficiency of oxygen in body tissues
hypoxia
The diagnosis of a pain in the diaphragm is charted as
phrenalgia
Acute inflammation of the lungs, caused by a bacterium, is called
pneumonia
a snoring sound heard during inspiration or expiration that is caused by obstructed airways.
rhonchi
Temporary cessation of breathing is known a
apnea
Patients with asthma have spasms of the
bronchioles
A patient with streptococcal infection of the throat has a condition called
pharyngitis
to view the voice box of a patient with nodules on the vocal cords, the physician uses a(n)
laryngoscope
one of the major disorders included in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
emphysema
A person with cancer of the voice box may undergo the surgery called
laryngectomy
The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place in the lungs in small sacs called
alveoli
An incision of the trachea to allow for oxygen exchange is called
tracheotomy
across the bronchial wall
transbronchial
ridge-like structure, which projects from the lowest tracheal cartilage:
carina
instrument to examine the bronchus
bronchoscope
through the nose
transnasally
structure containing the vocal chords
larynx
to crumble easily
friable
refers to a sudden cessation of breathing during sleep; it can result in hypoxia and lead to cognitive impairment
apnea
involves a physical obstruction in the upper airways. The condition is usually marked by recurrent sleep interruptions, choking and gasping spells on awakening, and drowsiness caused by loss of normal sleep.
obstructive sleep apnea
is a gentle ventilator support used to keep the airways open.
CPAP
continuous positive air pressure
