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Name the term: The process of moving air into and out of the chest. |
Ventilation |
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_____________ ________________ refers to how much air actually reach the alveoli. |
Alveolar Ventilation |
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The movement of gases from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration is called ________________. |
Diffusion. |
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The diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide that takes place between the alveoli and circulating blood is called ___________________ _________________. |
Pulmonary Respiration |
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The diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide that takes place between the cells and circulating blood is called ___________________ _________________. |
Cellular Respiration |
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_____________ is a term for low levels of oxygen. |
Hypoxia. |
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Name the term: Increased work of breathing; a sensation of shortness of breath. |
Respiratory Distress. |
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Name the term: The reduction of breathing to the point where oxygen intake is not sufficient to support life. |
Respiratory Failure. |
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______________ __________ is when breathing completely stops. |
Respiratory Arrest. |
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If the word "shallow" is used ever, what should you do?? |
Breath for the patient! |
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Name the term: A blue or gray color resulting from lack of oxygen in the body. |
Cyanosis. |
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What can cyanosis be a sign of? |
Inadequate breathing. |
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When should I intervene with a patient who may be having a hard time breathing? Give 3 signs. |
- Shallow breathing. - No chest rise. - Diminished breath sounds. |
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What are 4 instances that could cause hypoxia? |
- Patient trapped in fire. - Patient has emphysema. - Patient overdosed on a drug that has an effect on the respiratory system. - Patient has a heart attack. |
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Name the term:
A condition in which the air sacs of the lungs are damaged and enlarged, causing breathlessness. |
Emphysema. |
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Pg 226 |
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