Week 4: Respiratory Key terms Flashcards
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what is pneumonitis
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inflammation of the lungs
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What is COPD
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stiffness of lungs, ruptured alveoli
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what is pneumonia
A
infected fluid in the lungs
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what is expectorate
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cough up fluid, mucus, etc…
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what is nebulize
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use of drugs in conjunction with steam
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what is insufflate
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inhalation of drugs in powder form
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what is ventilation
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(upper airway)
moving volumes of air toward alveoli
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what is respiration
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(alveolar/capillaries)
oxygen in, CO2 out
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What is the maximum percentage of oxygen that can be administered over long periods of time
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40%
