unit 39 vocab Flashcards

1
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tiny air sacs that make up most of the lungs

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alveoli

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2
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chronic respiratory disease characterized by bronchospasms and excessive mucus production

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asthma

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3
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tubal structure connecting the trachea to the lungs

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bronchi

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4
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inflammation of the bronchi

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bronchitis

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5
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gas that is a waste product of cellular metabolism

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carbon dioxide

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6
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any condition such as emphysema or bronchitis, that interferes with normal respiration over a long period of time

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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7
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oxygen therapy in which a mask is placed on the patient’s face and then connected to a device that creates low levels of pressure to keep the airways open

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continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)

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8
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in which the alveolar wall are destroyed

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emphysema

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9
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to spit (to bring up sputum)

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expectorate

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10
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water bottle that moistens oxygen for comfort and prevents drying of the mucous membrane in the nose, mouth, and lungs; used when oxygen is administered at flow rates of five liters per minute or above

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humidifier

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11
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tubing inserted into nostrils to administer oxygen

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nasal cannula

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12
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device used to apply a liquid in the form of a fine spray or mist; may be used to administer medication

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nebulizer

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13
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gas that is essential to cellular metabolism and life

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oxygen

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14
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device that removes impurities from room air or concentrates oxygen to be delivered to a patient

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oxygen concentrator

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15
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membranes that surround the lungs

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pleura

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16
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mater brought up from the lungs; phlegm

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sputum

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17
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inflammation and infection of the lungs

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pneumonia

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18
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artificial, mouth-like opening

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stoma

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19
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windpipe

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trachea

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20
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opening made into the anterior trachea

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tracheostomy

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21
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process of breathing in oxygen and breathing out carbon dioxide; also, a means of breathing for another person.

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ventilation

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22
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infection involving the organs of the upper respiratory tract

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upper respiratory infection (URI)

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23
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True/False in asthma, there is increased production of mucus, which blocks the respiratory tract

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true

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24
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True/False drugs to reduce fever also fight infection

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false

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True/False an allergen causes a sensitivity reaction
true
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True/False URI strands for underrated respirator incentive
false
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True/False use for the incentive spirometer can help prevent pneumonia
true
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True/False always post a sign when oxygen is in use
true
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True/False the oxygen flow rate is ordered by the physician
true
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True/False immobility is a risk factor for hypoxemia
true
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True/False When oxygen is administered by mask make sure the straps are very tight
false
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True/False in the high Fowler's position, the patient leans forward across the overbed table.
false
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inflammation of the lungs
pneumonia
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an example of COLD
emphysema
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difficult breathing
dyspena
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cough up
expectorate
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material brought up from the lungs
sputum
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patients with respiratory disease should:
cover the nose and mouth when coughing
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when an oxygen tank is in use:
chain the tank to a carrier or secure it in a base
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nursing care for a male patient who is using oxygen includes:
providing frequent mouth care
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when your patient is receiving oxygen, you should:
know the order rate
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when administering oxygen by mask in addition to routine care and precautions, you should:
provide emotional support and reassurance.
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aging changes what to the respiratory system?
increase the size of the trachea
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capillary refill used to evaluate:
how well oxygen is getting to body tissues
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normal capillary refill is:
2-3 seconds
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the pulse oximeter measures:
saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen
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an asthma attack is usually triggered by:
an allergen
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chronic obstruction pulmonary disease (COPD) is caused by:
loss of elasticity of the alveoli
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the most common sign of hypoxemia in a patient with emphysema is:
headache
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the internal skin opening for the tracheostomy is the:
stoma
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the primary purpose of the passy muir valve is to:
enable the person to speak
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a change in mental status is a person with a tracheostomy suggests that:
the patient is not getting enough oxygen
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a patient with a laryngectomy can:
swallow
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pleura effusion is:
a collection of fluid around the lungs
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what is true about oxygen humidifiers:
oxygen may be given without humidification
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your patient has removed their oral airway and handed it to you with a smile. after this, they went back to sleep your first action should be:
check the pulse oximeter
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the nasal airway:
may be used for conscious patients
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a mechanical ventilator is used with a:
endotracheal tube
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make sure your patient who is mechanically ventilated:
has a means of communicating their needs.
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what position allows for patients to breath easier:
orthopenic position