Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
42 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide that takes place during inhalation and exhalation
|
respiration
|
|
the gas exchange process that occurs between the alveoli and pulmonary capillaries
|
external respiration
|
|
the gas exchange process tha occurs between the cells and the capillaries
|
inernal rthespiration
|
|
the passage of air into and out of the lungs
|
ventilation
|
|
the process by which the blood and the cells become saturated with oxygen
|
oxygenation
|
|
a reduction of oxygen delivery to the tissues
|
hypoxia
|
|
the insufficient supply of oxygen and other nutrients to some of he body's cells that results from inadequate circulation of blood
|
hypoperfusion or shock
|
|
a bluish color of the skin and mucous membranes that indicates poor oxygenation of tissue
|
cyanosis
|
|
the air remaining in the lungs after a maximal exhalation
|
residual volume
|
|
the amount of air breathed in and out in one minute
|
minute volume or
minute ventilation |
|
the amount of air breathed in and out in one normal respiration
|
tidal volume
|
|
the amount of inspired aire that reaches the alveoli of the lungs
|
alveolar ventilation
|
|
inspired air that fills the respiratory tract but never reaches the alveoli of the lungs
|
dead air space
|
|
a condition in which a person is working harder than normally to breathe
|
respiratory distress or
breathing difficulty |
|
insufficient respiratory rate and/or tidal volume
|
respiratory failure
|
|
complete stoppage of breathing
|
respiratory arrest or
apnea |
|
a breathing rate that is faster than the normal rate
|
tachypnea
|
|
a breathing rate that is slower than the normal rate
|
bradypnea
|
|
a method of aiding a patient whose breathing is inadequate by forcing air into his lungs
|
positive pressure ventilation
(PPV) |
|
inflation of the stomach
|
gastric distention
|
|
pressure applied to the cricoid cartilage to compress the esophagus
|
cricoid pressure or
Sellick maneuver |
|
four components of respiration
|
1 - pulmonary ventilation
2 - external respiration 3 - internal respiration 4 - cellular respiration |
|
the layers of connective tissue surrounding the lungs
|
pleura
|
|
the innermost covering of the lung
|
visceral pleura
|
|
the thicker, more elastic layer covering the inner portion of the chest wall
|
parietal pleura
|
|
Ambient air contains mostly _______________
|
Nitrogen
|
|
What does FiO2 stand for
|
Fraction of inspired oxygen
|
|
What is the tidal-volume for a nromal sized adult
|
500 ml
|
|
In a healthy adult, respiratory rate is regulated first by the body detecting abnormal ___________________
|
Carbon dioxide levels
|
|
Oxygen is transported through the blood by binding to ___________________
|
hemoglobin
|
|
4 sounds that may indicate airway obstruction
|
1 - snoring
2 - crowing 3 - gurgling 4 - stridor |
|
The only completely circular cartilaginous ring of the upper airway
|
cricoid cartilage
|
|
When a person inhales what does the diaphragm do?
|
contracts
|
|
When a person inhales what do the intercostal muscles do?
|
contract
|
|
What is the narrowest part of an infant's airway?
|
the cricoid cartilage
|
|
A harsh, high-pitched sound during inspiration
|
stridor
|
|
How do you meashure the catheter when using a soft catheter to suction the mount and oropharynx
|
from the corner of the mouth to the tip of the ear
|
|
When suctioning a child, suction for no more than ____ seconds at a time
|
5 seconds
|
|
When the amount of air breathed in and out is not sufficient to support adequate cellular oxygenation
|
respiratory failure
|
|
Which method of artificial ventilation is preferred for use by EMT's
|
Mouth-to-mask
|
|
What is an alternative method of oxygen administration?
|
the nasal cannula
|
|
What is the maximum liter flow for the nasal cannula?
|
6 lpm
|