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Primary function of the respiratory system

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Replenishes the body’s oxygen supply and eliminates waste from the blood as Co2

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Mouth, nose, and pharynx

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Upper respiratory tract organs

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Trachea, lobar bronchi, segmental bronchi, and the lungs

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Lower respiratory tract organs

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Bronchi branch into

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bronchioles

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Terminal destination is

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the alveoli

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Millions of sacs where gas exchange happens

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alveoli

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Transfers oxygen to organs

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Alveoli

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Neuromuscular coordinated effort of inspiration and exhalation that changes with age and disease

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Ventilation

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Passing of oxygen from the alveoli

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Gas diffusion

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Passing of gas from the alveoli into the blood

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Gas transport

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Control of ventilation is regulated by

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CO2

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12
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This determines depth and frequency of ventilation

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CO2

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13
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When CO2 is elevated, breathing rate is

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higher

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Most accurate indicator of oxygenation

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Blood gas

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Blood gas

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O2 + CO2

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This lines he tract

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Cilia

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This is protective in nature. Causes sneezing and coughing to protect lower respiratory tract

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Cilia

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18
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Major function of the upper respiratory tract

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Warm and humidify oxygen

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Major function of lower respiratory tract

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Further filtration and clean incoming air

The sneeze and the cough reflexes also protect the lungs and airways

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Normal adult breathing rate

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12-20 per minute

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21
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Which part of breathing takes longer, exhalation or inhalation?

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Exhalation

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22
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The diaphragm goes in what direction during breathing?

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Up

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23
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Normal increased breathing comes with ______ only

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Exercise

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24
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Normal breathing should be

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Nearly Effortless and almost unnoticeable

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25
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In the older adult, lung changes include

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Decrease ciliary activity
Stiffening of chest wall
Cough is less propulsive

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26
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What happens if mucus pools in the lungs?

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Bacteria builds in the sitting mucus

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27
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What encourages mucus movement in the lungs?

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Coughing

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A sudden constriction of the muscles in the walls of the bronchioles. It causes difficulty in breathing which ranges from mild to severe. Occurs in asthma, chronic bronchitis and anaphylaxis.

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Bronchospasm or a bronchial spasm

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FiO2

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Fraction of inspired oxygen

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30
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It is a fraction of the amount of oxygen a patient is inhaling produced by an oxygen device such as a nasal cannula or mask.

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FiO2

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Percentage of oxygen in FiO2

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21%

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32
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What can lower respiration rate and raise risk of aspiration?

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CNS depressants

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33
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Compromissed immune systems need

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Plasma, protein, and fluids

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Fluids do what to secretions?

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Thins and mobilizes secretions to make it easier to cough

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Respiratory problems in obese patients

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Stomach presses against the diaphragm and makes it more difficult to breathe

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36
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Restricted lung movement and airway obstruction will cause

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O2 Deprivation and exhaustion

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37
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Lungs that stiffen tend to

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Tend to collapse because they cannot expand

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38
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A complete or partial collapse of the entire lung or area (lobe) of the lung.

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Atelectasis

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It occurs when the tiny air sacs (alveoli) within the lung become deflated or possibly filled with alveolar fluid. There is no gas exchange

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Atelectasis

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40
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Pulmonary fibrosis causes

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Scarring of the lungs

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41
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RDS

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Respiratory distress syndrome

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42
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Occurs when fluid builds up in the tiny, elastic air sacs (alveoli) in your lungs, Typically occurs in people who are already critically ill or who have significant injuries.

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ARDS - Acute respiratory distress syndrome

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43
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Smoke inhalation causes

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Tar in the lungs

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44
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Fractured ribs can alter breathing because

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Pain causes restriction of movement

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45
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Any process which reduces the diameter of the conducting airways

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Airway obstruction

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46
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A seal like sound that is the sign of an emergency (airway obstruction)

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Stridor

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47
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Treatment for airway obstruction

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Suction, meds, cool air, and upright positioning

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48
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Types of inflammation that can cause airway obstruction

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Asthma and Bronchitis

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49
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Coughing is a ______ response to an irritant

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Reflexive

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50
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Clear, white sputum

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allergic

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51
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Yellow, green sputum

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infection

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52
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Bloody sputum

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Hemoptysis

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53
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Hemoptysis could be a sign of

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Cancer

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54
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Evident by forward leaning position

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Accessory muscle use

55
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Long term tissue hypoxia evident by bulbous fingertips

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Clubbing

56
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Muscles pulling against the ribs during altered breathing

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retraction

57
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Results from excess CO2 production or reduced CO2 exhalation from the lungs. Causes rapid breathing

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Hypercapnia

58
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Condition where there is too much CO2 and patient cannot exhale fully

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COPD

59
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A patient with COPD or barrel chest cannot receive

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High levels of oxygen

60
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Anything below ___ on a pulse oximetry indicates a need for oxygen

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94%

61
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CO2 monitor can be affected by

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nail polish

62
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Decreased lung vibrations indicate

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fluid

63
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Having a patient say “E” or “99” to feel wall vibrations

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Tactile fremitus

64
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Best views for chest X-ray

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Posterior, anterior, and lateral views

65
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Test to measure capacity of lungs or how well we take in oxygen

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Pulmonary function test

66
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Test of a sterile specimen taken from a patient who coughs in a cup. May also be taken by suction

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Sputum culture

67
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ABG

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Arterial Blood Gas

68
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Most accurate test of oxygenation

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Arterial blood gas monitoring

69
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Component of ABG:

PaO2

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Partial pressure of oxygen

70
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The ability to pass oxygen into the blood from the air sacs of the lungs, and pass carbon dioxide (CO2) back into the lungs from the blood

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Diffusion

71
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Another name for allergic asthma

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Extrinsic asthma

72
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Non allergic asthma. Can be triggered by stress or illness

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Intrinsic asthma

73
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Component of ABG:

PaCO2

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Partial pressure of carbon dioxide

74
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PaO2 level below 80 is considered

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Hypoxemia

75
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Measures the amount of oxygen that is available to the tissues

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PaO2

76
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Measures the amount of carbon dioxide excreted from the tissues

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PaCO2

77
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A bicarbonate that buffers the acid from CO2 and is a good indicator of kidney function

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HCO3

78
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Blood oxygen saturation

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SpO2

79
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Measures the percentage of hemoglobin in the arteries that is saturated with oxygen

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SpO2

80
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End tidal CO2. CO2 measured at the end of exhalation. A good marker for perfusion

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EtCO2

81
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Scale of acidity

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pH

82
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Normal pH levels

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7.35 -7.45

83
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Normal PaCO2 values

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35-45 mm Hg

84
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Normal PaO2 values

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80-100mm Hg

85
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Normal HCO3 values

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22-26 mEq/L

86
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Normal SpO2 values

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95% - 100%

87
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Normal EtCO2 values

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35-45mm Hg

88
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A quick but invasive test done under sedation where a tube camera is inserted into lungs

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Bronchoscopy

89
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in a nursing diagnosis, R/t or related to, is asking

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the underlying cause

90
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First stage of smoking cessation:

Does not plan on quitting

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Precontemplation

91
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Second stage of smoking cessation:

Thinking about quitting

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Contemplation

92
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Third stage of smoking cessation:

Making a plan to quit

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Preparation

93
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Fourth stage of smoking cessation:

Process

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Action

94
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Fifth stage of smoking cessation:

Continuing the process

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Maintenance

95
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How often should a spirometer be used?

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10 times per hour

96
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Types of coughs:

Several short coughs. Effective for COPD patients, prevents stretching

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Stacked coughs

97
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Types of coughs:

A deep inhale followed by a few huffed coughs

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Low-flow Huff cough

98
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Types of coughs:

Assisting patient to cough by pushing against the diaphram. Used with neuromuscular patients

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Quad cough

99
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Types of coughs:

Encouraged after surgery. Abdominal splinting maybe needed

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Deep Cough

100
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Clapping and cupping to break up secretions

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Chest physiotherapy

101
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A simple technique for slowing down a person’s breathing and getting more air into their lungs

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Pursed lip breathing

102
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Adding moisture to oxygen delivery to help hydrate thick sputum

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Aerosol therapy

103
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Designed to ensure that the medication is delivered into the lungs completely and effectively during aerosol therapy

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Spacer

104
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Hand held aerosol therapy that has saline and oxygen

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Nebulizer

105
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This is used to reverse hypoxemia, decrease work of breathing or work of heart in cardiac patients

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Oxygen therapy

106
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Oxygen administration:

Set a ____ flow to get desired effect and slowly _____ if needed

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Lowest flow and slowly increase

107
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O2 administration is prescribed in either _______ or _______

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flow or concentration

108
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Is expressed in liters per minute

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Flow

109
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Is expressed as a percentage or as a fraction of inspired O2

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Concentration

110
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Safety Considerations for O2 Administration

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drying effect on respiratory mucosa
oxygen toxicity
destructive change lungs, especially alveoli

111
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Physical and psychological components

Anxiety control, activity modification, & comfort measures

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Dyspnea Management

112
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PaCo2 below 35

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Rapid breathing

113
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Uses ventilator to assist in respiration

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BiPAP – bilevel positive pressure

114
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Uses O2 under continuous positive pressure

Used with sleep apnea

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CPAP

115
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Continuous positive airway pressure

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CPAP

116
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Selection of oxygen systems is done by

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doctor

117
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Oxygen toxicity can cause

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Retinal blindness

118
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Assisted ventilation reminds

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the patient to breathe

119
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Most common oxygen delivery

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Nasal cannula

120
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Method of oxygen delivery:

mixes with room air and uses 1-6 Liters. Concentration is 22%-44%

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Nasal cannula

121
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Method of oxygen delivery:

Moderate, restrictive. Uses 6-10 liters 40%-60%

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Simple mask

122
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Method of oxygen delivery:

Reservoir mask. High flow, 10-15 liters. 90% concentration. Used for critically ill patients

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Nonrebreather

123
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Method of oxygen delivery:

Can deliver precise amounts of oxygen. 3-8 liters and 24%-50% concentration. Noisy and claustrophobic

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Venturi Mask

124
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Type of mask that can also be converted to a simple mask by removing the valve

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Nonrebreather (Reservoir) Mask

125
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Nursing care of oxygen therapy

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TPR & BP
airway patency
mental status
oxygen gauge/setting
tubing is free-flowing
ABG’s & pulse oximetry
126
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Surgical procedure used to reinflate lung

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Chest tube

127
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This is used to collect chest tube contents. Air, blood, effusions

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Drainage canister

128
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The three parts to drainage canister

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Collection
Water seal
Suction control

129
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Placement of drainage canister

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Below patient chest level

130
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Oral or Nasal Pharyngeal Airways are made of

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rubber or plastic

131
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Patients who cannot cough effectively enough may need

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Suctioning

132
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Always do pulse ox unless doc orders

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Blood gas

133
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During suctioning, make sure to ________ and _________ your patient to prevent atelectasis and hypoxemia

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Preoxygenate and hyperinflate

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