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29 Cards in this Set
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allergen
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a substance that causes an allergic reaction
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asthma
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a disease of the lungs in which muscle spasm in the small air passageways and the production of large amounts of mucus with swelling of the mucus lining of the respiratory passafes result in airway obstruction
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carbon dioxide retention
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a condition characterized by a chronically high blood level of CO2 in which the respiratory center no longer responds to high blood levels of CO2
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chronic bronchitis
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irritation of the major lung passageways, from either infectious disease or irritants such as smoke
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
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a slow process of dilation and disruptions of the airways and alveoli, caused by chronic bronchial obstruction
(chronic bronchitis, emphysema, pneumonia) |
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common cold
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viral infection associated with swollen nasal mucous membranes and productions of fluid from the nose
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crackles
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crackling, rattling breath sounds signaling fluid in the air spaces of the lungs
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croup
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an infectious disease of the upper respiratory system that may cause partial airway obstruction and is characterized by a barking cough; usually seen in children
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diphtheria
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infectious disease in which a membrane forms, lining the pharynx; this lining can severely obstruct the passage of air into the larynx
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dyspnea
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shortness of breath or difficulty breathing (and talking)
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embolus (embolism)
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A blood clot or other substance in the circulatory system that travels to a blood vessel where it causes blockage
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emphysema
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a disease of the lungs in which there is extreme dilation and eventual destruction of pulmonary alveoli with poor exchange of O2 and CO2; it is one form of COPD
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epiglottitis
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an infectious disease in which the epiglottis becomes inflamed and enlarged and may cause upper airway obstruction
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hyperventilation
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rapid or deep breathing that lowers blood CO2 levels below normal
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hypoxia
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a condition in which the body's cells and tissues do not have enough O2
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hypoxic drive
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backup system to control respirations when oxygen levels fall
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pleural effusion
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a collection of fluid between the lung and chest wall that may compress the lung
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plueritic chest pain
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sharp, stabbing pain in the chest that is worsened by a deep breath or other chest wal movement; often caused by inflammation or irritation of the pleura
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pneumonia
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an infectious disease of the lung that damages lung tissue
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pneumothorax
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a partial or complete accumulation of air in the pleural space
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pulmonary embolism
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a blood clot that breaks off from a large vein and travel to the blood vessels of the lungs, causing obstruction of blood flow
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rhonchi
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coarse breath sounds heard in patients with chronic mucus in the airways
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severe acute respiratory syndrom (SARS)
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potentially life-threatening viral infection that usually starts with flu-like symptoms
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stridor
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a harsh, high-pitched, barking inspiratory sound often heard in acute laryngeal (upper airway) obstruction
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wheezing
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a high-pitched, whistling breath sound, characteristically heard on expiration in PT's w/ asthma or COPD
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Sputum
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mucus lining the bronchi walls
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5 Things that can go wrong with the Lungs
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1. pulmonary vessels are obstructed from absorbing O2 and releasing CO2 by fluid, infection, or collapsed air spaces
2. damaged alveoli 3. air passages obstructed by muscle spasm, mucus, weakened airway walls 4. blood flow to the lungs obstructed 5. pleural space is filled with air or excess fluid |
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Protocols for Infections of Upper/Lower Airway
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administer humidified O2 is available and do not attempt to suction of insert OPA/NPA
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apnea
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suspension of breathing
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