unit 39 vocab

Question 1

tiny air sacs that make up most of the lungs

Answer 1

alveoli

Question 2

chronic respiratory disease characterized by bronchospasms and excessive mucus production

Answer 2

asthma

Question 3

tubal structure connecting the trachea to the lungs

Answer 3

bronchi

Question 4

inflammation of the bronchi

Answer 4

bronchitis

Question 5

gas that is a waste product of cellular metabolism

Answer 5

carbon dioxide

Question 6

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

Answer 6

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Question 7

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

Answer 7

continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)

Question 8

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in which the alveolar wall are destroyed

Answer 8

emphysema

Question 9

to spit (to bring up sputum)

Answer 9

expectorate

Question 10

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

Answer 10

humidifier

Question 11

tubing inserted into nostrils to administer oxygen

Answer 11

nasal cannula

Question 12

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

Answer 12

nebulizer

Question 13

gas that is essential to cellular metabolism and life

Answer 13

oxygen

Question 14

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

Answer 14

oxygen concentrator

Question 15

membranes that surround the lungs

Answer 15

pleura

Question 16

mater brought up from the lungs; phlegm

Answer 16

sputum

Question 17

inflammation and infection of the lungs

Answer 17

pneumonia

Question 18

artificial, mouth-like opening

Answer 18

stoma

Question 19

windpipe

Answer 19

trachea

Question 20

opening made into the anterior trachea

Answer 20

tracheostomy

Question 21

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

Answer 21

ventilation

Question 22

infection involving the organs of the upper respiratory tract

Answer 22

upper respiratory infection (URI)

Question 23

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

Answer 23

true

Question 24

True/False drugs to reduce fever also fight infection

Answer 24

false

Question 25

True/False an allergen causes a sensitivity reaction

Answer 25

true

Question 26

True/False URI strands for underrated respirator incentive

Answer 26

false

Question 27

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

Answer 27

true

Question 28

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

Answer 28

true

Question 29

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

Answer 29

true

Question 30

True/False immobility is a risk factor for hypoxemia

Answer 30

true

Question 31

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

Answer 31

false

Question 32

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

Answer 32

false

Question 33

inflammation of the lungs

Answer 33

pneumonia

Question 34

an example of COLD

Answer 34

emphysema

Question 35

difficult breathing

Answer 35

dyspena

Question 36

cough up

Answer 36

expectorate

Question 37

material brought up from the lungs

Answer 37

sputum

Question 38

patients with respiratory disease should:

Answer 38

cover the nose and mouth when coughing

Question 39

when an oxygen tank is in use:

Answer 39

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

Question 40

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

Answer 40

providing frequent mouth care

Question 41

when your patient is receiving oxygen, you should:

Answer 41

know the order rate

Question 42

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

Answer 42

provide emotional support and reassurance.

Question 43

aging changes what to the respiratory system?

Answer 43

increase the size of the trachea

Question 44

capillary refill used to evaluate:

Answer 44

how well oxygen is getting to body tissues

Question 45

normal capillary refill is:

Answer 45

2-3 seconds

Question 46

the pulse oximeter measures:

Answer 46

saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen

Question 47

an asthma attack is usually triggered by:

Answer 47

an allergen

Question 48

chronic obstruction pulmonary disease (COPD) is caused by:

Answer 48

loss of elasticity of the alveoli

Question 49

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

Answer 49

headache

Question 50

the internal skin opening for the tracheostomy is the:

Answer 50

stoma

Question 51

the primary purpose of the passy muir valve is to:

Answer 51

enable the person to speak

Question 52

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

Answer 52

the patient is not getting enough oxygen

Question 53

a patient with a laryngectomy can:

Answer 53

swallow

Question 54

pleura effusion is:

Answer 54

a collection of fluid around the lungs

Question 55

what is true about oxygen humidifiers:

Answer 55

oxygen may be given without humidification

Question 57

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:

Answer 57

check the pulse oximeter

Question 58

the nasal airway:

Answer 58

may be used for conscious patients

Question 59

a mechanical ventilator is used with a:

Answer 59

endotracheal tube

Question 61

make sure your patient who is mechanically ventilated:

Answer 61

has a means of communicating their needs.

Question 62

what position allows for patients to breath easier:

Answer 62

orthopenic position