Chapter 10 - Respiration And Artificial Ventilation

Front 1

Name the term:

The process of moving air into and out of the chest.

Back 1

Ventilation

Front 2

_____________ ________________ refers to how much air actually reach the alveoli.

Back 2

Alveolar Ventilation

Front 3

The movement of gases from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration is called ________________.

Back 3

Diffusion.

Front 4

The diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide that takes place between the alveoli and circulating blood is called ___________________ _________________.

Back 4

Pulmonary Respiration

Front 5

The diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide that takes place between the cells and circulating blood is called ___________________ _________________.

Back 5

Cellular Respiration

Front 6

_____________ is a term for low levels of oxygen.

Back 6

Hypoxia.

Front 7

Name the term:

Increased work of breathing; a sensation of shortness of breath.

Back 7

Respiratory Distress.

Front 8

Name the term:

The reduction of breathing to the point where oxygen intake is not sufficient to support life.

Back 8

Respiratory Failure.

Front 9

______________ __________ is when breathing completely stops.

Back 9

Respiratory Arrest.

Front 10

If the word "shallow" is used ever, what should you do??

Back 10

Breath for the patient!

Front 11

Name the term:

A blue or gray color resulting from lack of oxygen in the body.

Back 11

Cyanosis.

Front 12

What can cyanosis be a sign of?

Back 12

Inadequate breathing.

Front 13

When should I intervene with a patient who may be having a hard time breathing? Give 3 signs.

Back 13

- Shallow breathing.

- No chest rise.

- Diminished breath sounds.

Front 14

What are 4 instances that could cause hypoxia?

Back 14

- Patient trapped in fire.

- Patient has emphysema.

- Patient overdosed on a drug that has an effect on the respiratory system.

- Patient has a heart attack.

Front 15

Name the term:

A condition in which the air sacs of the lungs are damaged and enlarged, causing breathlessness.

Back 15

Emphysema.

Front 16

Pg 226

Back 16

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