Question | Answer |
pleural cavities | area occupied by the lungs |
parietal pleura | serous membrane which contains the lungs & lines the thoracic cavity; each side has it's own pleural lining |
asphyxia | increased co2 and decreased O2 in the body as a result of some interference w/respirations |
anterior nares | exterior nostrils |
cheyne-stokes | alternating cycles of hyperpnea & apnea, often seen in critically ill/unconscious pt's |
pericardium | area occupied by the heart |
suffocation | any stoppage of respirations caused by strangulation, aspiration of foreign object or drowning |
posterior nares | openings between the nasal cavity & the nasopharynx |
pleural space | potential space formed by the visceral & parietal pleura lying adjacent to each other which contains pleural fluid |
exudate | accumulation of a fluid in a cavity or matter that penetrates thru vessel walls into adjoining tissue |
mediastinum | space between the lungs |
hyperpnea | increased reate/depth of respiration |
hemothorax | bloody fluid in the pleural cavity |
dyspnea | painful,difficult and labored breathing |
visceral pleura | pleura covers the outer surface of each lung |
hypoxia | decreased amt of O2 reaching the body cells |
pneumothorax | a collection of air/gas in the pleural cavity; characterized by pain in the side & painful breathing; can lead to a collapsed lung |
pleural fluid | secreted by the serous membranes to act as a lubricant |
coryza | common head cold characterized by acute inflammation of the nasal mucosa |
hilum | depression where ducts, nerves or vessels enter or exit an organ |
eupnea | ordinary quiet respirations made w/out obvious effort |
anoxia | lack of O2/absence of o2 |
apnea | cessation of breathing/lack of breathing |
pleural effusion | caused by excess secretion of pleural fluid |
thoracic | pertains to the thorax |