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35 Cards in this Set
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What does COPD stand for?
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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VISERAL PLEURA
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PLEURA attached to innermost covering of lungs.
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PARIETAL PLEURA
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PLEURA, Thicker, attached to chest wall.
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HYPOXIA
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Early Stage of inadequate amount of oxygen being delivered to cells.
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CYANOSIS
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Late sign of Hypoxia, Bluish-Gray color found in several areas of body. Lips, Mouth, Nail-beds, Conjuctiva (eyes)
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3 Side Effects of suctioning patient?
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Hypoxia-(removing air from lungs)
Reflex Bradicardia-(Vegas Nerve) Damage to Oropharyngeal tissue |
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What is the MIN/MAX test pressure for ADULT/CHILD in suctioning?
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300mgHg for Adult (MIN)
100mgHg for Child (MAX) |
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Before suctioning patient what is required in terms of 02?
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Pre-oxygenate patient with 100% O2 with BVM for 2 mins.
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Length of time for suctioning on Adults and Pediatrics?
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15 Seconds MAX for Adults.
5 Seconds MAC for Peds. Re-oxygenate patient and reassess for additional suctioning. |
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OPA
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Oropharyngeal (oral) Airway
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NPA
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Nasopharyngeal (nasal) Airway
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Common causes of Respiratory Arrest?
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Stroke, Myocardial Infarction (heart attack), Drug OD, Toxic Inhalation, Electrocution and Lightning Strike, Suffocation, Trama, Infection of Epiglottis, and Airway obstruction.
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TACHYPNEA
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Excessively rapid breathing rate. (Fast Breathing)
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BRADYPNEA
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Abnormally slow breathing rate. (Slow Breathing)
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4 Methods of artificial ventilation?
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Mouth-to-Mouth
BVM operated by one person BVM operated by two people Flow restricted, oxygen-powered ventialtion device |
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Rate of ventilations for INFANT or CHILD with pulse?
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Once every 3-5 seconds.
*or 12-20 times per minute. |
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Rate of ventilations for ADULTS with pulse?
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Once every 5-6 seconds.
*or 10-12 times per minute. |
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RATIO of chest compressions?
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30:2
30 Chest compressions to 2 Breaths. |
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Rate of ventilations for a NEW BORN?
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40-60 times per minute.
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What are the 7 parts of the BVM system?
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1. Self refilling bag (none foam)
2. Non-jam, Non-rebreathing valve system calibrated at 30 Liters per minute (lpm) flow. 3. Transparent face-mask woth air cuff. 4. BVM should not contain pop-off valve, if present disable for adults. 5. Standard 15mm/22mm fittings 6. Must operate in Hot and Cold weather 7. Oxygen Reservor |
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What does FROPVD stand for?
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Flow-restricted, Oxygen-powered Ventilation Device
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HYPOPNEA
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Low volume of breathing
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What is a STOMA?
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A surgical hole in the front of a patients neck.
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How many Liters Per Minute (lpm) should the NON-REBREATHER mask be set to on the oxygen tank?
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15 LPM
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What percent of oxygen does the Nasal Cannula give the patient?
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24% to 44% of Oxygen is delivered to the patient via the Nasal Cannula
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How many Liters Per Minute (lpm) should the Nasal Cannula be set to on the oxygen tank?
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1-6 LPM
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BILATERALLY
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on both sides
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BRONCHI
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Branches of the respiratory tract from the Trachea into the lungs
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BRONCHIOLE
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Smaller branches, that continue to get smaller, of the Bronchi eventually leading into the alveolar sacs.
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CARINA
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point at which the Treachea splits into the right and left mainstem Bronchi
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CHEMORECEPTORS
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Sence organs within the body that are sensitive to chemical changes in the blood, especially levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen, and in responce, play a role in regulation of respiration.
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GASTRIC DISTENTION
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inflation of the stomach
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HYPOPERFUSION
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Insufficient supply of oxygen and nutrients to some of the body's cells resulting from inadequate circulation of blood. AKA Shock
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PLEURA SPACE
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a small space between the two PLEURA (visceral and parietal) that is a negative pressure and filled with serous fluid.
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STRIDOR (breathing)
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A harsh, high-pitched sound heard on inspiration that indicates swelling of the larynx.
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