unit 39 vocab Flashcards
tiny air sacs that make up most of the lungs
alveoli
chronic respiratory disease characterized by bronchospasms and excessive mucus production
asthma
tubal structure connecting the trachea to the lungs
bronchi
inflammation of the bronchi
bronchitis
gas that is a waste product of cellular metabolism
carbon dioxide
any condition such as emphysema or bronchitis, that interferes with normal respiration over a long period of time
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
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
continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in which the alveolar wall are destroyed
emphysema
to spit (to bring up sputum)
expectorate
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
humidifier
tubing inserted into nostrils to administer oxygen
nasal cannula
device used to apply a liquid in the form of a fine spray or mist; may be used to administer medication
nebulizer
gas that is essential to cellular metabolism and life
oxygen
device that removes impurities from room air or concentrates oxygen to be delivered to a patient
oxygen concentrator
membranes that surround the lungs
pleura
mater brought up from the lungs; phlegm
sputum
inflammation and infection of the lungs
pneumonia
artificial, mouth-like opening
stoma
windpipe
trachea
opening made into the anterior trachea
tracheostomy
process of breathing in oxygen and breathing out carbon dioxide; also, a means of breathing for another person.
ventilation
infection involving the organs of the upper respiratory tract
upper respiratory infection (URI)
True/False in asthma, there is increased production of mucus, which blocks the respiratory tract
true
True/False drugs to reduce fever also fight infection
false
True/False an allergen causes a sensitivity reaction
true
True/False URI strands for underrated respirator incentive
false
True/False use for the incentive spirometer can help prevent pneumonia
true
True/False always post a sign when oxygen is in use
true
True/False the oxygen flow rate is ordered by the physician
true
True/False immobility is a risk factor for hypoxemia
true
True/False When oxygen is administered by mask make sure the straps are very tight
false
True/False in the high Fowler’s position, the patient leans forward across the overbed table.
false
inflammation of the lungs
pneumonia
an example of COLD
emphysema
difficult breathing
dyspena
cough up
expectorate
material brought up from the lungs
sputum
patients with respiratory disease should:
cover the nose and mouth when coughing
when an oxygen tank is in use:
chain the tank to a carrier or secure it in a base
nursing care for a male patient who is using oxygen includes:
providing frequent mouth care
when your patient is receiving oxygen, you should:
know the order rate
when administering oxygen by mask in addition to routine care and precautions, you should:
provide emotional support and reassurance.
aging changes what to the respiratory system?
increase the size of the trachea
capillary refill used to evaluate:
how well oxygen is getting to body tissues
normal capillary refill is:
2-3 seconds
the pulse oximeter measures:
saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen
an asthma attack is usually triggered by:
an allergen
chronic obstruction pulmonary disease (COPD) is caused by:
loss of elasticity of the alveoli
the most common sign of hypoxemia in a patient with emphysema is:
headache
the internal skin opening for the tracheostomy is the:
stoma
the primary purpose of the passy muir valve is to:
enable the person to speak
a change in mental status is a person with a tracheostomy suggests that:
the patient is not getting enough oxygen
a patient with a laryngectomy can:
swallow
pleura effusion is:
a collection of fluid around the lungs
what is true about oxygen humidifiers:
oxygen may be given without humidification
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
the nasal airway:
may be used for conscious patients
a mechanical ventilator is used with a:
endotracheal tube
make sure your patient who is mechanically ventilated:
has a means of communicating their needs.
what position allows for patients to breath easier:
orthopenic position
