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Oxygenation Ch. 28 LVN mj

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Accessory muscles   muscles in the thoracic cage that assist with respiration.  
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Atelectasis   collapse of alveoli, preventing the normal respiratory exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.  
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CPR   A basic emergency procedure of artificial respiration and manual external cardiac massage.  
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Chest percussion   striking of the chest wall with a cupped hand to promote mobilization and drainage of pulmonary secretions.  
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Chest physiotherapy   group of therapies used to mobilize pulmonary secretions for expectoration.  
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Chest tube   a catheter inserted through thorax into the chest cavity for removing air or fluid.  
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cough   sudden, audible expulsion of air from the lungs.  
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Cyanosis   bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by an excess of deoxygenated hemoglobin.  
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Diaphragmatic breathing   respiration in which the abdomen moves out while the diaphragm descends on inspiration.  
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Diffusion   movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of lower concentration.  
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Dyspnea   sensation of shortness of breath.  
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Hemoptysis   coughing up blood from the respiratory tract.  
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Hemothorax   accumulation of blood and fluid in the pleural cavity between the parietal and visceral pleurae.  
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Humidification   process of adding water to gas.  
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Hyperventilation   respiratory rate in excess of that required to maintain normal carbon dioxide levels in the body tissues.  
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Hypoventilation   respiratory rate insufficient to prevent carbon dioxide retention.  
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hypoxia   inadequate cellular oxygenation that may result from a deficiency in the delivery or use of oxygen at the cellular level.  
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