Respiratory: Lecture 1 Assessment Flashcards
1
Q
Upper respiratory tract
A
Affecting nose and throat
Nasal + oral cavity
Pharynx + Larynx
2
Q
Lower respiratory tract
A
Mostly lungs
Trachea + Left lung (2 lobes) and right long (3 lobes)
3
Q
Primary muscle of respiration?
A
Diaphragm
4
Q
Accessory muscles for breathing
A
Intercostals (between ribs)
Scalenes
5
Q
Cells of respiratory system
A
Ciliated = clear things Goblet = produce mucous
6
Q
Where does gas exchange occur?
A
Level of alveoli
7
Q
Drugs that cause bronchodilation
A
Beta 2 agonists
ACh antagonists
8
Q
3 components for respiratory system to act properly?
A
Alveolar Ventilation
Pulmonary Perfusion
Gas exchange
9
Q
Obstructive Lung diseases
A
Asthma and COPD
10
Q
Acute cough
A
Lasts about 3 weeks
11
Q
Subacute cough
A
Last 3-8 weeks
12
Q
Chronic cough
A
Over 8 weeks
13
Q
Tachypnea
A
> 18 BP
14
Q
Bradypnea
A
<14 BPM
15
Q
Barrel Shape
A
over inflated lungs
