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MB4 28-36

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How is respiration regulated?   Inhale - exchanges of gasses across membranes. Exhale due to increased C02. Accessory muscles used.  
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Normal rate of respiration - Adult   12-20  
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Normal rate of respiration - Over 70   15-20  
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Normal rate of respiration - Teen   15-20  
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Normal rate of respiration - Child   15-25  
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Normal rate of respiration - Infant   30-60  
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Tachypnea   greater than 20  
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Bradynea   less than 10 -meds, brain damage  
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Hyperventilation   Increased rate and depth  
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Hypoventilation   Decreased, can be due to narcotics/anesthesia  
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Cheyne - Stokes   Rapid followed by apnea Overdose, heart failure, cranial pressure  
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Biot   irregular -meningitis, brain damage  
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Orthopnea   easier to breathe in an upright  
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Arterial Oxygen saturation   Pulse ox normal 90-100  
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Hypoxia   inadequate cellular oxygenation  
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5 interventions for client with impaired respiratory status   -monitor Spo2 sat -adjust position to maximize breathing -encourage coughing, turning -assist with spirometer -assist with walking 3-4 x daily -give meds that promote airway patency -teach breathing technique  
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blood pressure   refers to force of blood against arterial walls  
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systolic pressure   number on top, highest pressure formed when heart contracts (systolr) and ejects blood into the arteries  
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diastolic pressure   lowest pressure, heart at rest, refills  
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mean arterial pressure   MAP is average pressure within arteries  
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normal BP range   120/80  
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BP pattern   compare client's BP to his regular BP to make determination about normal/abnormal  
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brachial blood pressure reading   left arm at heart level, pump to 20 mmg over, let air out slowly, document  
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cuff size   must be appropriate to get accurate reading  
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What neurological center controls respiration?   medulla oblongata pons  
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