Respiratory System Flashcards
1
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Respiration
A
Gas exchange between air in alveoli and blood in capillaries
2
Q
Ventilation
A
Movement of air in and out of lungs
3
Q
Inspiration
A
Active
Movement of muscles and thorax to bring air into the lungs
4
Q
Expiration
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Passive
Movement of air out of lungs
5
Q
Perfusion
A
Process where oxygenated blood passes though tissue
6
Q
Hypoxia
A
Inadequate amount of oxygen is available to cells
7
Q
Hypo ventilation
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Decreased rate or depth of air movement into lungs
8
Q
Eupnea
A
Normal breathing 12-20
9
Q
Dyspnea
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Difficult or labored breathing
10
Q
Orthopnea
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The ability to breath easy through an upright position
11
Q
Apnea
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Absence of breathing
12
Q
Tachypnea
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Fast respirations
Scared
Fever
Pain
13
Q
Bradypnea
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Slow respiration rate
Head traumas
14
Q
Abnormal respiratory rhythms
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- Cheyenne strokes respirations
- alternating periods of deep, rapid breathing, followed by periods of apnea
- Biots respirations
- varying rate and depth of breathing followed by periods of apnea
- Kussmauls respirations
- deep gasping breaths with respiratory rate greater than 20 breaths per minute
15
Q
Assessment of thorax and lungs
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Health history History of trauma # of pillows when sleeping History of chest pain (angina) History of persistent cough History of allergies Environmental exposure Smoking history Family history of lung disease History of chronic respiratory infection
