breathing mechanism
What’s the name of muscle that assist with breathing?
Diaphragm
How long do you wait to get a reading on your pulse oximeter?
30-40 seconds
Which lung disease is characterized by abnormal accumulation of sca
Oxygen
How can the heart effect breathing?
CO2 and Oxygen have to move in the blood, so heart disease can slow that down as the heart is not pumping correctly.
How many lobes does the human lung have?
5 segments
when you inhale, does your diaphragm contract or relax?
Contract
Can Poor Blood Pressure play a role obtaining a good reading?
Yes
Which gas is exhaled from the body?
Carbon dioxide
What is the calculation for your max heart rate?
220-age
What percentage of oxygen in the air we breathe in?
21%
What happens to the chest cavity size when you exhale?
It decreases
Its where you would close your hand making a fist and open your hand to test how long for blood to flow back to the hand.
What blood vessels surround the alveoli?
Capillaries
If you have A-Fib, will you get the correct pulse rate reading on your pulse ox?
No, Should be done manually
How does a seal stay under water longer than a human?
Seals can store extra oxygen in their blood
The process of air moving in and out of lungs are called….
Ventilation
What is the normal range of SP02%?
88-100%
How does the oxygen move from alveoli into the blood stream?
Diffusion
A heart rate at 70% is a moderate level exercise, where should your BORG scale be at?
5-6 if 10 was the worse.
Which process does the plant use to produce oxygen that we need?
Photosynthesis
What’s the purpose of intercostal muscle during breathing?
They contract to expand the ribcage
What should a person do if they get a reading of 30% oxygen?
Switch fingers!
What is the name of the molecule that binds to oxygen molecule?
Hemoglobin
What’s the name of the high energy molecule produced during respiration?
ATP
What condition causes narrowing airway and difficulty in breathing?
Asthma