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Respiratory Q’s
Resp questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How long is the Pharynx | 12-14cm |
| What are the 3 areas of the Pharynx | Nasopharynx/Oropharynx/Laryngopharynx |
| The Larynx consists of what Cartilage | Hylaine/Thyroid/Cricoid/Arytenoid |
| Leaf shaped that lies superiorly to Larynx | Epiglottis |
| How long is the Trachea | 10-12cm |
| How many C-shaped cartilage is present and what type of Cartilage are they. | 16 - Hylaine cartilage |
| Where does the Trachea Split | Carina |
| Which Bronchi is wider + shorter | Right hand side |
| Where do the Bronchi enter the lungs | Hilum |
| Which lung has 2 lobes | Left hand side |
| How many intercostal muscle pairs are there | 11 |
| What cavities does the Diaphrgam divide | Abdominal + thoracic Cavity |
| On inhalation the Diaphragm goes | Down |
| Name the 2 layers of the Pleura | Parietal + Visceral |
| What is Tidal Volume | Air volume that passes in + out in each resp cycle - 500-600ml |
| What is Residual Volume | The amount of air left in the Lungs are exhalation - 1200ml |
| What is Vital Capacity | Max amount of air moved in each breath - 4800ml |
| What is Total lung Capacity | Amount of air inspired + expired from Lungs + the remaining air |
| What is Minute volume | The amount of air moved in 1minute |
| What is Inspiration | Contraction of intercostal muscle + diaphragm |
| What is Expiration | Relaxation of Intercostal muscles + diaphragm |
| What is External respiration | Transfer of o2 from Lungs to Circulatory System |
| What is Internal respiration | Transfer of o2 from Circulatory System to Tissues |
| What is Diffusion | Movement of gas or liquid from area of High Pressure to Low Pressure |
| Where is the respiratory Center | Medulla Oblangata |
| What do the Phrenic nerves do | Send + receive signals from Intercostal Muscle + Diaphragm |
| What is the function of Chemoreceptors | Monitor Pressure and monitor C02 |
| What is ETCo2 | The amount of Co2 at the end of exhalation |
| What is ventilation | Air moving in and out of Lungs |
| What is Capnometer | Numerical reading of ETCo2 |
| What is Canogram | Waveform present for ETCo2 |
| What is HyperCapnia | >45mmgh/6.0KPA |
| What is HypoCapnia | <35mmgh/4.7KPA |
| What is a Pulmonary Embolism | Sudden blockage in the Pulmonary arteries |
| What is the condition that presents with fluid on the Lungs | Pulmonary Oedema |
| What are the 2 catergories of Pulmonary Oedema | Cardiogenic + Non Cardiogenic |
| What is the cause of Pitting Oedema | Right sided heart failure |
| What condition is caused by the inflammation of Bronchi | Asthma |
| How do you treat Pulmonary Oedema | Maintain ABC’s - GTN 800mcg - CPAP (If no improvement - consider contraindications) |
| How do you treat Asthma | Maintain ABC’s - Salbutamol - Ipratropium Bromide |
| What causes Pneumonia | Infection - Bacterial or Viral |
| What does trippoding indicate | Respiratory Distress, eg Asthma Attack |
| What is Pleurisy | Inflammation of the Pleura |
| What is the treatment of Pleurisy | Maintain ABC’s - O2 - Salbutamol |
| What is a collection of air in the Pleural Space known as | Pneumothorax |
| What are the types of Pneumothorax | Primary - without resp disease + Secondary - with resp disease |
| What is a Tension Pneumothorax | Pneumothorax + displacement of the Mediastinal Structures |
| What is Emphysema | Destruction of the Alveoli |
| What is Bronchitis | Inflammation of the Broncial Tubes |
| What is the umbrella term used for Inflammatory Lung Diseases | COPD |
| What is the treatment for COPD conditions | Maintain ABC’s - Salbutamol - Ipratropium Bromide - CPAP-02 |
| What is Respiratory Failure | Acute or Chronic when resp system fails to exchange gases |
| What is Abnormal Work of Breathing | Any patient with Abnormal resp rate or pattern |
| Where would you find a TEP | Posterior Trachea |
| How do you manage secretions in a Tracheostomy Patient | Maintain ABC’s - Suction - O2 - Saline NEB (10ml) |
| How do you manage a Tube Dislodgement (Trachy) | Do NOT attempt reinsertion - 02 via face mask+trachy mask |
| What is the management of Suspected/Partial Blockage of Trachy Dislodgement | Maintain ABC’s - Suction - Remove Trach Tube (if no improvement) - o2 face + Stoma |
| Patient not breathing with Tracheostomy - what to do | Cover Stoma + ventilate via Mouth |
| Patient not breathing with Laryngectomy - what to do | Stoma Ventilation |
| How do you manage a Bleeding Tracheostomy | Direct Pressure (if possible) - Inflate Balloon (if present) - Suction - O2 - Keep upright - Monitor |
| What is Perfusion | Adequate supply of o2 to the tissues |
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