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atelectasis

collapse of the air sacs in all or part of the lung

ventilator

machine which takes over the breathing for persons who cannot breathe on their own

diaphragm is located ___ the lungs

below

respiratory system eliminates...

carbon dioxide

regions of the pharynx include...

- nasopharynx


- oropharynx


- laryngopharynx

the larynx...

guards the entrance to the trachea

trachea is ____ at all times

open

respiratory acidosis means

retention of carbon dioxide

possible cause of respiratory alkalosis is...

anxiety

lungs

main organs of respiration

diaphragm

primary muscle of respiration

vocal cords

2 folds of tissue that extend across the inside of the larynx

respiration means

breathing

medulla

center of the brain which controls the respiratory system

breathing is...

involuntary

breathing can be voluntarily controlled during...

- swimming


- talking


- singing

body's stress response ___ the respiratory rate

increases

factors that influence respiration include...

- obesity


- emotions


- smoking

normal lung changes during the aging process...

- loss of elasticity in the lungs


- difficulty in inhaling and exhaling


- decreased tolerance of exercise

inflammatory disorders of the upper airway are usually caused by...

viruses

possible risk of influenza is...

pneumonia

symptoms of pneumonia include...

- fever


- chills


- cough

during tuberculosis, fibrous structures called ____ develop around the bacteria

tubercles

apnea

disorder of breathing during sleep

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

any chronic lung disease that results in the blocking of the bronchial airways

conditions that can develop into COPD:

- asthma


- bronchitis


- emphysema

symptoms of chronic bronchitis:

- excessive mucous secretions in the bronchi


- chronic, recurrent productive cough


- enlarged heart

cystic fibrosis is usually thought of as a ___ disease

childhood

primary cause of lung cancer is..

smoking

examples of penetrating chest trauma:

- gunshot


- stabbing


- projectiles

pulmonary embolism

obstruction of one or more of the pulmonary arteries

chest x-ray

most common type of diagnostic test used in respiratory studies

bronchoscopy

direct visualization of the respiratory system with a fiber optic lighted scope

thoracentesis

aspiration of air of fluid from the pleural space by a needle

respiratory therapist is...

a licensed professional who has specialized education and training in the care of patients with respiratory problems

T or F: It's the PCT's responsibility to assess the respiratory condition of the patient, plan the care, and provide intervention.

False

things that would affect the patient's respiration...

- stopped posture


- mental status


- ease of breathing

T or F: Respirations can be counted accurately if the patient is talking.

False

average rate of breathing for adults is ____

14-20

possible causes for bradypnea....

drugs

possible cause for tachypnea...

hyperventilation

safety concerns in conjunction with use of oxygen include...

- call light within easy reach


- post No Smoking signs


- no undergrounded electrical appliances

tracheostomy

surgical creating of an opening through the neck into the trachea

indications of inadequate ventilation...

- restlessness


- irritability


- wakefulness

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

length of time that a person has voluntary control over the respiration system is...

about 23 seconds

during normal breathing, the diaphragm relaxes and the ___

ribcage falls

mediastinum

the space between the right and left lungs

purposes of the nose include...

- warming of the inhaled air


- moistening of the air


- filtering of the air

international sign for choking is...

hands crossed at the throat, mouth open