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RESP: Anatomy 2
Respiratory system anatomy and physiology.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Inhalation | Active process of drawing air into the lungs |
| Exhalation | Passive action of expulsion of air from lungs |
| Carbon Dioxide | Produced continuously in the tissues as a by product of cellular respiration. It diffuses from tissue cells into the blood and transported to lungs for elimination. |
| Bicarbonate (HCO3) | Large majority of carbon dioxide is transported as this ion which is formed when CO2 undergoes a chemical change to enter the RBC. |
| Cerebral cortex | Higher brain center that allows you to deliberately breath more rapidly or more slowly or to hold your breath. |
| Chemoreceptors | chemical sensors in the brain and blood vessels that identify changing levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide |
| Central chemoreceptors | Located on either side of the brain stem, near the medulla. |
| Hypercapnia | the abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood |
| Peripheral chemoreceptors | sensory receptor cells located in the aortic arch and carotid arteries that are sensitive to changes in blood oxygen level |
| Stretch receptors | Located in airways of lungs, prevent overexpansion of lungs. |
| Mechanoreceptors | Respond to position change and movement- increasing respiration as we move. |
| Stimulation of pain receptors & emotional response | Increase ventilation, acting through the brain's hypothalamus. |
| Hypopnea | decreased rate and depth of breathing |
| Tachypnea | Increased breathing rate |
| Apnea | temporary cessation of breathing |
| Dyspnea | subjective feeling of difficult or labored breathing |
| Orthopnea | difficulty breathing when lying down |
| Kussmaul respirations | Deep, rapid breathing; characteristic of acidosis seen in uncontrolled diabetes. |
| aerobic respiration | cellular respiration that uses oxygen, sequentially releasing energy and storing it in ATP |
| anaerobic respiration | Respiration in the absence of oxygen. This produces lactic acid. |
| CTA | clear to auscultation |
| SPO2 | saturation of peripheral oxygen |
| C & S | culture and sensitivity testing |
| hypoxia | Low oxygen saturation of the body, not enough oxygen in the blood |
| Chest physiotherapy (CPT) | therapy used to remove bronchial secretions, improve ventilation, and increase the efficiency of the respiratory muscles |
| Insentive Spirometry (IS) | patient encouraged to use this device to breathe adequately; its opens their lungs and keeps them from getting atelectasis and pneumonia |
| nebulizer mist treatment (NMT) | method of administering medication directly into the lungs using a device (nebulizer) that produces a fine spray |
| Meter dose inhaler (MDI) | A miniature spray canister used to direct medications through the mouth and into the lungs. |
| complete blood count (CBC) | comprehensive blood test that includes red blood cell count (RBC), white blood cell count (WBC), hemoglobin (Hgb), hematocrit (Hct), white blood cell differential, and platelet count |
| arterial blood gases (ABG) | measurement of O2 and CO2 levels and acid-base balance (pH balance) in arterial blood |
| Glucose | Required for cellular respiration |
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