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atelectasis |
collapse of the air sacs in all or part of the lung |
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ventilator |
machine which takes over the breathing for persons who cannot breathe on their own |
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diaphragm is located ___ the lungs |
below |
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respiratory system eliminates... |
carbon dioxide |
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regions of the pharynx include... |
- nasopharynx - oropharynx - laryngopharynx |
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the larynx... |
guards the entrance to the trachea |
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trachea is ____ at all times |
open |
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respiratory acidosis means |
retention of carbon dioxide |
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possible cause of respiratory alkalosis is... |
anxiety |
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lungs |
main organs of respiration |
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diaphragm |
primary muscle of respiration |
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vocal cords |
2 folds of tissue that extend across the inside of the larynx |
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respiration means |
breathing |
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medulla |
center of the brain which controls the respiratory system |
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breathing is... |
involuntary |
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breathing can be voluntarily controlled during... |
- swimming - talking - singing |
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body's stress response ___ the respiratory rate |
increases |
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factors that influence respiration include... |
- obesity - emotions - smoking |
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normal lung changes during the aging process... |
- loss of elasticity in the lungs - difficulty in inhaling and exhaling - decreased tolerance of exercise |
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inflammatory disorders of the upper airway are usually caused by... |
viruses |
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possible risk of influenza is... |
pneumonia |
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symptoms of pneumonia include... |
- fever - chills - cough |
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during tuberculosis, fibrous structures called ____ develop around the bacteria |
tubercles |
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apnea |
disorder of breathing during sleep |
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) |
any chronic lung disease that results in the blocking of the bronchial airways |
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conditions that can develop into COPD: |
- asthma - bronchitis - emphysema |
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symptoms of chronic bronchitis: |
- excessive mucous secretions in the bronchi - chronic, recurrent productive cough - enlarged heart |
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cystic fibrosis is usually thought of as a ___ disease |
childhood |
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primary cause of lung cancer is.. |
smoking |
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examples of penetrating chest trauma: |
- gunshot - stabbing - projectiles |
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pulmonary embolism |
obstruction of one or more of the pulmonary arteries |
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chest x-ray |
most common type of diagnostic test used in respiratory studies |
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bronchoscopy |
direct visualization of the respiratory system with a fiber optic lighted scope |
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thoracentesis |
aspiration of air of fluid from the pleural space by a needle |
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respiratory therapist is... |
a licensed professional who has specialized education and training in the care of patients with respiratory problems |
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T or F: It's the PCT's responsibility to assess the respiratory condition of the patient, plan the care, and provide intervention. |
False |
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things that would affect the patient's respiration... |
- stopped posture - mental status - ease of breathing |
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T or F: Respirations can be counted accurately if the patient is talking. |
False |
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average rate of breathing for adults is ____ |
14-20 |
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possible causes for bradypnea.... |
drugs |
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possible cause for tachypnea... |
hyperventilation |
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safety concerns in conjunction with use of oxygen include... |
- call light within easy reach - post No Smoking signs - no undergrounded electrical appliances |
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tracheostomy |
surgical creating of an opening through the neck into the trachea |
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indications of inadequate ventilation... |
- restlessness - irritability - wakefulness |
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options in the PCT care of a patient with respiratory complications |
- provide emotional support - have patient cough and deep breath - use pillows to position the patient |
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length of time that a person has voluntary control over the respiration system is... |
about 23 seconds |
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during normal breathing, the diaphragm relaxes and the ___ |
ribcage falls |
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mediastinum |
the space between the right and left lungs |
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purposes of the nose include... |
- warming of the inhaled air - moistening of the air - filtering of the air |
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international sign for choking is... |
hands crossed at the throat, mouth open |