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Transport of 02 is dependent on what systems?

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Respiratory System(lungs, trachea, pharynx, gas exchange)
Cardiovascular System (02 transported in blood)
Hematologic System (blood with 02 attached)
Nervous System (control centre)
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What is ventilation?

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movement of air in and out of lungs; the process of inhalation and exhalation

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What is respiration?

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The act of breathing; transport of oxygen from the atmosphere to the body’s cells and transport of carbon dioxide from the cells to the atmosphere

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What is diffusion?

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The movement of gases or other particles from an area of greater pressure or concentration to an area of lower pressure or concentration

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What is perfusion?

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Passage of blood constituents through the vessels of the circulatory system

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Function of respiratory system?

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gas exchange & transport of respiratory gases in & out of body

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Process of respiration?

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Pulmonary ventilation (breathing in-out)
Gas exchange
Transport of respiratory gases (taking gas to tissues)
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What is pulmonary ventilation?

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movement of air in & out of lungs

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Phases of pulmonary ventilation?

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  1. Inspiration/Inhalation (pressure gradient needed. pressure inside cavity must be lower than outside)(requires energy)
    active phase where the muscles of thorax bring air into lungs

2.Expiration/Exhalation
passive phase where air moves out of lungs (relax + recoil, no energy needed)

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What does pulmonary ventilation depend on?

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clear airways
intact nervous system
functioning thoracic cavity
adequate lung compliance (expand) & recoil

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Respiration pathway?

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Oxygen (O2) diffuses from alveoli into blood in the pulmonary capillaries

Carbon dioxide (CO2) diffuses from the blood into the alveoli & is exhaled

(blood) Right side of heart to lungs to left side of heart to tissue

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Respiration diffusion is influenced by?

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any change (Δ) in the surface area available for gas exchange

thickening of the alveolar-capillary membrane

partial pressures of respiratory gases (high altitude) (pulmonary embolism can affect this)

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What is transport of respiratory gases?

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Depends on cardiovascular system

Delivers oxygenated blood to left (L) side of heart (♥) & tissues = perfusion

Delivers deoxygenated blood to pulmonary system

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How is 02 transported?

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bound to hemoglobin (oxyhemoglobin)

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3 ways 02 is transported in the body?

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mostly carried in plasma as bicarbonate (HCO3-)
small amount binds with Hgb = carboxyhemoglobin
minimal in plasma

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Transport of respiratory gases is influenced by?

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exercise
cardiac output
tissue perfusion
# of erythrocytes (RBC)

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Where is respiratory regulation located?

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medulla oblongata of brain stem

respiratory center stimulation leads to increase rate & depth of respiration

18
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Factors that influence oxygenation?

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Age and Developmental Considerations
Health Status
Medication
Lifestyle
Environment
Psychological Health
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Age & developmental considerations?

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lifespan consideration (surface ares for gas exchange decreases with age)

20
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Health considerations?

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Underlying health problems (obesity)
Pregnancy
Surgery (OR)/Pain

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Medication considerations?

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A variety of medications can decrease the rate and depth of respirations.

Opioids: morphine, codeine, sleeping pills, alcohol
Pills + Alcohol = decreased rate of respiration; can lead to death

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Lifestyle factors?

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Sedentary individuals (not expanding their lungs by sitting)

Smoking

Diet:
Vegetarians (no arteriosclerosis, because not eating fat)
High intake of saturated fats
High salt intake

Occupation

23
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Factors that influence oxygenation?

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environment: altitude, air pollution heat, cold

24
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Psychological health status influence?

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Psychological & physiological responses to stress can affect oxygenation: (stress-anxiety-shallow breathing)

Stress stimulates sympathetic nervous (constriction of airway)

Release of epinephrine & norepinephrine
epinephrine causes ♥ to contract more forcefully & bronchioles to dilate
norepinephrine causes vasoconstriction ⇒ ↑BP

25
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assessment of air consist of what 3 components?

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pt health history (bcf, subjective data, scp)
objective data (physical exam, intake/output observation)
diagnostic & laboratory data

26
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Health history BCF includes?

A 
Developmental data
Age
Health state data
Health care systems factors
Patterns of living
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Subjective data includes?

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Usual patterns of respiration
Recent Δs
Cough
Sputum
Chest pain (heart telling you there is not enough 02 supply)
Dyspnea
Fever 
Fatigue
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self care practices of health includes?

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Exercise
Smoking
Food
Health Surveillance
Vaccine practices
29
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Who should get flu Vx?

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+ 65
residents of long term care facilities
weakened immune system individuals
individuals whose work puts them at risk (RN, MD)

30
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Objective data assessment of air?

A

Physical Examination
Proceed in an organized manner

Use techniques of:
Inspection (look)
Palpation (touch)
Auscultation (listen)
Peripheral cyanosis is not a good indication but central (inside) (ex:tongue color) is a good indication
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Inspection techniques?

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rate, rhythm, depth
Cough
Sputum
Use of supplemental O2
O2 saturation 
    (O2 sat)
Temperature PO, AX, PR (T° in degrees Celsius)

Increase in temp. = increase oxygen demand

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Physical exam?

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color of skin, mucous membranes, conjunctiva

Cyanosis: Bluish discoloration of skin and mucous membranes caused by reduced oxygen in blood

Posture, thorax, speed of cap refill, nail clubbing, palpation, temp., auscultation, BP,

33
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Why do we need to monitor and record a patient’s fluid intake?

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When you drink, you increase blood volume

34
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Why do we need to monitor and record a patient’s output?

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urine, to see if it matches the input of fluid

35
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What factors may influence a patients ability to receive fluids?

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edema

patient that cannot swallow

36
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Labs & Diagnostic Tests?

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Sputum/throat culture (will tell you what microorganism is living in the organism and multiplying)

best time for specimen collection is early AM before (ac) breakfast

Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) (tells us lung expansion)

Complete Blood Count (CBC) (measure hemoglobin, WBC)

Chest X-ray

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Hypoxia?

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Insufficient tissue oxygenation anywhere in the body

02 stat measure used

38
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Hypoxemia?

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A condition in which the level of oxygen in the blood is less than normal.

measured by blood gas

39
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** SIGNS & SYMPTOMS (S+S) OF INADEQUATE OXYGENATION?

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Respiratory:
Tachypnea
Dyspnea on exertion &/or at rest
Pause for breath between sentences, words
Flaring of nares
Use of accessary muscles
Cardiovascular:
Tachycardia
Mild hypertension
Arrhythmias 
Hypotension
Cyanosis (central cyanosis)
Cool, clammy skin
Central Nervous System:
Unexplained 
anxiety
restlessness or irritability
confusion or lethargy
Combativeness
↓ed level of consciousness (LOC) -to coma
Other
Diaphoresis
↓d urinary output
Unexpected fatigue
usually sitting, often lean forward
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PROMOTING OXYGENATION?

A

Nurse interventions;

Position patient for maximum chest expansion, (semi-fowler 45 degrees)
Encourage frequent changes in position,
Encourage/assist with postural drainage,
Encourage ambulation/mobility,
Providing analgesics for pain (promoting comfort),
Providing adequate hydration and encourage use of humidifiers,
Encouraging deep breathing and coughing exercises,
Encourage use of Incentive Inspirometry,
Providing medications as prescribed e.g.. Bronchodilators, anti-inflammatory’s,
Providing oxygen therapy.

incentive inspirometer

41
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STANDARD ACTION DEMAND: OXYGENATION?

Maintain/improve oxygenation in a (an) — year old male/female patient diagnosed with ——-, POD# —-, by:

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  1. Following a regular exercise program with 30-45 minutes of moderate activity 3-4 times /week.
  2. Maintaining a normal body weight.
  3. Avoiding chemical substances that cause respiratory depression.
  4. Practicing pursed-lip breathing q1-2h.
  5. Practicing deep breathing & coughing (DB+C) q1-2h.
  6. Using an incentive spirometer 10x/hour while awake.
  7. Δing position frequently q1-2h, allowing for expansion of the chest wall & free movement of the diaphragm.
  8. Breathing humidified air prn.
  9. Managing pain prn.

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