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unit 39 vocab Flashcards

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tiny air sacs that make up most of the lungs

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alveoli

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chronic respiratory disease characterized by bronchospasms and excessive mucus production

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asthma

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tubal structure connecting the trachea to the lungs

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bronchi

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inflammation of the bronchi

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bronchitis

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gas that is a waste product of cellular metabolism

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carbon dioxide

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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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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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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in which the alveolar wall are destroyed

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emphysema

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to spit (to bring up sputum)

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expectorate

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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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tubing inserted into nostrils to administer oxygen

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nasal cannula

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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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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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membranes that surround the lungs

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pleura

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mater brought up from the lungs; phlegm

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sputum

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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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windpipe

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trachea

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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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infection involving the organs of the upper respiratory tract

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upper respiratory infection (URI)

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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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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

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true

26
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True/False URI strands for underrated respirator incentive

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false

27
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True/False use for the incentive spirometer can help prevent pneumonia

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true

28
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True/False always post a sign when oxygen is in use

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true

29
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True/False the oxygen flow rate is ordered by the physician

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true

30
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True/False immobility is a risk factor for hypoxemia

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true

31
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True/False When oxygen is administered by mask make sure the straps are very tight

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false

32
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True/False in the high Fowler’s position, the patient leans forward across the overbed table.

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false

33
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inflammation of the lungs

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pneumonia

34
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an example of COLD

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emphysema

35
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difficult breathing

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dyspena

36
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cough up

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expectorate

37
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material brought up from the lungs

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sputum

38
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patients with respiratory disease should:

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cover the nose and mouth when coughing

39
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when an oxygen tank is in use:

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chain the tank to a carrier or secure it in a base

40
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nursing care for a male patient who is using oxygen includes:

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providing frequent mouth care

41
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when your patient is receiving oxygen, you should:

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know the order rate

42
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when administering oxygen by mask in addition to routine care and precautions, you should:

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provide emotional support and reassurance.

43
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aging changes what to the respiratory system?

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increase the size of the trachea

44
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capillary refill used to evaluate:

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how well oxygen is getting to body tissues

45
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normal capillary refill is:

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2-3 seconds

46
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the pulse oximeter measures:

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saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen

47
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an asthma attack is usually triggered by:

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an allergen

48
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chronic obstruction pulmonary disease (COPD) is caused by:

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loss of elasticity of the alveoli

49
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the most common sign of hypoxemia in a patient with emphysema is:

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headache

50
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the internal skin opening for the tracheostomy is the:

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stoma

51
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the primary purpose of the passy muir valve is to:

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enable the person to speak

52
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a change in mental status is a person with a tracheostomy suggests that:

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the patient is not getting enough oxygen

53
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a patient with a laryngectomy can:

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swallow

54
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pleura effusion is:

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a collection of fluid around the lungs

55
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what is true about oxygen humidifiers:

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oxygen may be given without humidification

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57
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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:

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check the pulse oximeter

58
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the nasal airway:

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may be used for conscious patients

59
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a mechanical ventilator is used with a:

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endotracheal tube

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61
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make sure your patient who is mechanically ventilated:

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has a means of communicating their needs.

62
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what position allows for patients to breath easier:

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orthopenic position

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