Terms Flashcards
Dyspnea
Shortness of breath or has difficulty breathing
Respiration
-Principal function of the lungs
-The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
Hypoxia
The body cells and tissues do not get enough oxygen
Medical conditions with heavy breathing/hypoxia
Pulmonary edema
Hay fever
Pleural effusion
Obstruction of the airway
Hyperventilation syndrome
Environmental/industrial exposure
Carbon monoxide poison
Drug overdose
Carbon dioxide retention
A condition characterized by a chronically high blood level of carbon dioxide in which of the respiratory center no longer responds to high blood levels of carbon dioxide
Acidosis
The buildup of excess acid in the blood or body tissue that can result from a primary illness
Adventitious breath sounds
Abnormal breath sounds such as wheezing, strider, rhonchi, and crackles
Alkalosis
The buildup of excess base (lack of acids) in the body fluids
Allergen
The substance that causes an allergic reaction
Anaphylaxis
An extreme, life-threatening, systemic allergic reaction that may include shock and respiratory failure
Asthma
An acute spasm of called , associated with excessive mucus production and with swelling of the mucous lining of the respiratory passages
Atelectasis
Collapse of the alveolar airspace of the lungs
Bronchial breath sounds
Normal breath sounds made by air moving from the bronchi
Bronchiolitis
Inflammation of the bronchioles that usually occurs in children younger than two years and it often caused by the respiratory syncytial virus
Bronchitis
An acute or chronic inflammation of the lung that may damage lung tissue; usually associated with cough and production of sputum, and depending on its cause, sometimes fever
Carbon monoxide
And odorless colorless, tasteless and highly poisonous gas that results from incomplete oxidation of carbon in combustion
Chronic bronchitis
Irritation of the major lung passageways from long-term exposure to infectious disease or irritants such a smoke
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
A lung disease characterized by chronic obstruction of lung airflow that interferes with normal breathing and is not fully reversible
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
A method of ventilation use primarily in the treatment of critically ill patients with respiratory distress can prevent the need for endotracheal intubation
COVID-19
A respiratory disease caused by the virus SARS CoV2. The virus is a coronavirus similar to the one that caused the common cold
Crackles
Crackling, rattling breath sounds that signal fluid in the air spaces of the lungs
Croup
A viral inflammatory disease of the upper respiratory system that may cause a partial airway obstruction in this characterized by a barking cough, usually seen in children
Diphtheria
An infectious disease in which a pseudomembrane forms lining the pharynx; this lining can severely obstruct the passage of air into the lyrics
Embolus
A blood clot, or other substance in the circulatory system, that travels to a blood vessel where it causes a blockage of blood flow
Emphysema
A disease of the lungs in which there is extreme dilation and eventual destruction of the pulmonary alveoli with poor exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. It is one form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Epiglottitis
Bacterial infection in which the epiglottis becomes inflamed and enlarged and may cause an upper airway obstruction
Hay fever
An allergic response usually to outdoor airborne allergens, such as pollen or sometimes indoor allergens, such as dust, mites, or pet dander, also called allergic rhinitis.
Hyperventilation
Rapid, usually deep breathing that lowers the blood carbon dioxide level below normal
Hyperventilation syndrome
This syndrome occurs in the absence of physical problems, the respirations of a person who is experiencing hyperventilation syndrome may be as high as 40 shallow breaths/min or as low as only 20 very deep breaths/min.
3. This syndrome is often associated with panic attacks
Hypoxic Drive
A condition in which chronically low levels of oxygen in the blood, stimulate the respiratory seen impatience with chronic lung diseases
Influenza Types A
A virus that has crossed the animal/ heat human barrier, and has infected humans
Meter dose inhaler
A miniature spray canister used to direct medication through the mouth and into the lungs
Orthopnea
Severe dyspnea experienced when lying down and relieved by setting
Oxygenation
The process of delivering oxygen to the blood by diffusing from the alveoli, following inhalation into the lungs
Pandemic
An outbreak that occurs on a global scale
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
Severe shortness of breath, especially at night after several hours of cleaning, the person is forced to sit up to breathe
Pertussis (whooping cough)
An airborne bacterial infection that occurs mostly children younger than six years patients will be feverish and exhibit whoop sound on inspiration after a coughing attack. Highly contagious through droplet infection.
Pleural effusion
A collection of fluid between the lung and the chest wall that may compress the lung
Pleuritic chest pain
Sharp, stabbing pain in the chest that is worsened by a deep breath or other chest movement often caused by inflammation or irritation of the pleura
Pneumonia
An infection disease of the lung that damages lung tissue
Pneumothorax
An accumulation of error or gas in the pleural cavity
Pulmonary edema
A buildup a fluid in the lungs, often observe result of congestive heart failure
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
A virus that causes an infection of the lungs and breathing passages can lead to the other serious illness that affect the lungs or heart, such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia. RSV is highly contagious and spread through droplets
Ronichi
Course low pitched breast sounds heard, and patience with chronic mucus in the upper airways
Small volume nebulizer
A respiratory device that holds liquid medicine that is turned into a fine mist
The patient inhales a medication into the airway and lungs as a treatment for conditions, such as asthma
Stridor
A harsh, high-pitched respiratory sound generally heard toward inspection that is caused by partial blockage or narrowing of the upper airway, maybe audible without stethoscope
Ventilation
Exchange of air between the lungs and the environment, spontaneously by the patient, or with the assistance from another person, such as an EMT
Vesicular breath sounds
Normal breath sounds made by the air moving in and out of the alveola
Wheezing
A high-pitched, whistling, breath sound that is most prominent on expiration in which suggests an obstruction or narrowing of the lower airways occurs in asthma and bronchiolitis
