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phase 2 test 4 'respiratory'

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External Respiration   exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between lung and environment  
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Internal Respiration   exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide at cellular level  
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Upper Respiratory Tract   nose pharynx bronchial tree  
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Parts of Nose   conchae paranasal sinuses smell receptors nasolacrimal ducts  
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Parts of Pharynx   nasopharynx oropharynx laryngopharynx eustachian tubes  
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Parts of Bronchial Tree   left and right bronchus bronchioles alveolar ducts alveoli  
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Describe Lungs   large, paired spongy cone shaped organs right lung has 3 lobes & left 2 oxygenated blood returns to heart via pulmonary veins visceral pleura parietal pleur  
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Gas exchange occurs via ______   diffusion  
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Describe Visceral Pleura   thin, moist serous membrane that covers the surface of each lung  
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Parietal Pleura   thin, moist serous membrane that covers the thoracic cavity  
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Pleural Cavity   airtight vacuum that contains negative pressure that helps keep the lungs inflated  
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Describe Respiratory Movements and Ranges   rhythmic movements of chest walls, ribs, and muscles allow air to be inhaled and exhaled  
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Regulation of Respiration   nervous control-medulla oblongata and pons of the brain; chemoreceptors-in the carotid and aorta  
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Reasons to Perform Extensive Respiratory Assessment   chronic respiratory or cardiac conditions history of respiratory impairment related to trauma recent surgery or anesthesia  
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Chest Radiographs (Roentgenogram)   visualize lungs and major thoracic vessels view alter. in size & locat. of pulmonary structures ID lesions, infiltration, foreign bodies, or fluid shows disorder involving parenchyma or interstitial spaces pneumothorax, pneumonia, pleural effusion, ed  
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CT   scans lungs requires pt teaching to decrease anxiety can be viewed diagonal or cross-sectional  
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PFT   performed to assess large & small airways obtain info. on lung volume, ventilation, pulmonary spirometry, gas exchange  
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Mediastinoscopy   surgical endoscopic procedure to obtain lymph nodes for biopsy for tumor diagnosis performed under general anesthesia  
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Laryngoscopy   allows for direct or indirect visualization of larynx requires local or general anesthesia  
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Bronchoscopy   examination of tracheobronchial tree for abnormalities, tissue biopsy, secretions for cytological or bacteriological studies patient treated as surgical pt  
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Nursing Interventions for a Bronchoscopy   informed consent NPO until gag reflex returns places in semi-fowlers and turned to one side monitored for S&S of laryngeal edema or spasms monitor sputum for signs of hemorrhage if biopsy taken  
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Sputum Specimen   obtained for microscopic evaluation  
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Cytology Studies   performed on sputum or pleural fluid to detect the presence of abnormal or malignant cells  
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Thoracentesis   surgical perforation of the chest wall and pleural space with needle for aspiration of fluid  
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Nursing Interventions for Thoracentesis   explain procedure and obtain informed consent performed at bedside, sitting upright, & leaning over a bedside table or on side with affected side up  
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Normal ABGs   pH 7.35-7.45 PaCO2 35-45 mmHg PaO2 80-100 mmHg HCO3 22-28 mEq/L SaO2 >95%  
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Oxygenation   carried in bloodstream in 2 forms - dissolved in plasma (Pa02), combined with hemoglobin (SaO2)  
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Ventilation   respiratory component of acid-base balance relationship between pH & PaCO2 HCO3 measure of metabolic component of acid-base kidneys respond to alterations in pH  
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Pulse Oximetry Monitoring   noninvasive method for continuous monitoring of SaO2  
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SaO2 Needed to Adequately Replenish O2 in Plasma   90-100%  
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SaO2 Below ____ Life Threatening   70%  
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Adventitious   abnormal sounds superimposed on breath sounds  
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Atelectasis   collapse of lung tissues, preventing respiratory exchange of O2 & CO2  
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Bronchoscopes   used to examine larynx, trachea, bronchi  
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Coryza   acute inflammation of mucus membranes of the nose and accessory sinuses  
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Crackles   short, discrete, interrupted crackling or bubbling breath sounds heard on auscultation  
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Cyanosis   slightly bluish, gray, slatelike, or dark purple discolaration of skin  
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Dyspnea   shortness of breath, difficulty breathing  
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Embolism    
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