Week 13 - Thoracic and Pulmonary Sx, Cardiac Sx Flashcards

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Arterial blood gas (ABGs)

A

blood test that determines CO2 and O2 saturation, pH, and other important parameters of respiration and oxygen perfusion

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Blebs

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areas of over distention in lung tissue

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3
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Closed chest drainage

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system of removing air or fluid from thoracic cavity and restoring negative pressure so lugs will expand properly after thoracic sx or penetrating trauma to chest wall

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4
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Diffusion (oxygen)

A

molecular passage of O2 across the alveoli and into the bloodstream

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5
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Dyspnea

A

difficulty breathing

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6
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Empyema

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pus-filled area of the lung

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7
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Expiration

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exhalation; act of breathing out

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8
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Hemoptysis

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blood sputum or bleeding arising from the respiratory tract

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Hemothorax

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presence of blood in the thoracic cavity or between the pleural sac and lungs

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10
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Hypoxia

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lower than normal perfusion

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11
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Inspiration

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inhalation; act of taking a breath

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12
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Perfusion (oxygen)

A

distribution of O2 to tissues

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13
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Pneumothorax

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air in the chest cavity; prevents lungs from expanding any may displace mediastinal structures

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14
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Pulmonary function test (PFTs)

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tests performed to measure function and strength of the pulmonary system

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15
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Ventilation

A

process of inflating and deflating lungs during breathing

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16
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Apnea

A

cessation of respiration

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17
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Hyperventilation

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abnormally fast rate of respiration

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18
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Hyperpnea

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excessively deep respiration

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19
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Tidal volume

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amount of air exhaled during normal respiration

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20
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Bronchoscopy

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endoscopic examination trachea and bronchi

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21
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Mediastinoscopy

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endoscopic examination of the mediastinum through an incision; thymus and lymphnode biopsy are performed

22
Q

Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)

A

minimally invasive sx of thoracic cavity

23
Q

Thoracotomy

A

open sx of the thoracic cavity

24
Q

Lobectomy

A

a lung lobe is removed to prevent the spread of cancer or treat a benign tumor

25
Q

Pneumonectomy

A

removal of the entire lung

26
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Aneurysm

A

weakness in the arterial wall resulting in ballooning of the artery and possible rupture

27
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Apex

A

lower left tip of the ventricle of the heart; rounded upper portion of each lung

28
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Arrhythmia

A

abnormal heartbeat; dysrhythmia

29
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Atherosclerosis

A

ds characterized by the buildup of cholesterol deposits in the arterial lining

30
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Arteriosclerosis

A

ds of arteries characterized by loss of elasticity and hardening of the arterial walls

31
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Bradycardia

A

slow heart rate (>60bpm adult)

32
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Congenital

A

condition present at birth

33
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Endovascular repair

A

endoscopic sx of the vascular system

34
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Fibrillation

A

uncoordinated muscular activity in the heart muscle (“quivering”)

35
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Heart-lung machine

A

medical device used during cardiac bypass; systemic blood shunted out of body via cannulas implanted in the hear; collects blood, removes CO2, oxygenates it, returns it to the body through separate cannulas

36
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Infarction

A

necrosis and death of tissue related to obstruction of blood flow

37
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Ischemia

A

reduced blood supply to tissue; result of obstruction within the blood vessels or external pressure

38
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Off-pump procedure

A

procedure performed without a cardiopulmonary bypass

39
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Pacemaker

A

device that stimulates the heart muscle to contract

40
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Shunt

A

bypass a structure or carry fluid from one anatomical location to another

41
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Tachycardia

A

fast heart rate (>120 bpm adult)

42
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Paramedian (incision)

A

right or left of the sternum; used for minimally invasive sx and lymph node biopsy

43
Q

Minthoracotomy (incision)

A

2 in (5 cm) right or left between ribs for access during minimally invasive and robotic procedures

44
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Median sternotomy (incision)

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partial or full midline made through the sternum

45
Q

Heparin

A

anticoagulant, prevents conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin

46
Q

Protamine sulfate

A

administered to reverse the anticoagulant effects of heparin; IV protamine is administered after bypass

47
Q

Lidocaine (Xylocaine, 1%)

A

tx of ventricular arrthymia

48
Q

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)

A

performed to improve circulation to the heart, an autograft is usually used

49
Q

Endovascular repair of a thoracic aneurysm (Decending thoracic aortic aneurysm - DTTA)

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used to treat ds of the aorta (commonly used to treat AAA - abdominal aortic aneurysm)

50
Q

Insertion of an arterial cardiac pacemaker

A

implanted in the body to correct cardiac arrythmia cuased by a ds of the conduction system