Blue
The bronchi carry air into the lungs; the right lung has ___ lobe(s) and the left lung has ___ lobe(s)
3,2
Dyspnea means
difficulty breathing
What does somnolence mean?
State of drowsiness, strong desire to fall asleep, difficulty keeping them awake and alert
which oxygen delivery systems delivers a range of 1-6L?
Nasal Cannula
A nurse is collecting date from a client who has respiratory insufficiency. Which of the following finding should the nurse identify as an early sign of inadequate oxygenation?
a.Diaphoresis
b.Retractions
c.Cyanosis
d.Restlessness
The function of the epiglottis is to:
keep food from entering the trachea
The nurse explains that the purpose of mucus is to:
trap particles and bacteria.
What organs are involved in LOWER respiratory tract?
Bronchial Tree
Lungs
Alveoli
which oxygen delivery devices delivers a max of 15L?
Normal breath sounds include:
Bronchial,
bronchovesicular,
and vesicular
The chief muscle(s) of inspiration is (are) the:
diaphragm
What is volition? in regards to influencing factors of RR and depth.
conscious control
Each lung is enclosed by a bilayer serous membrane called pleura. What are the 2 layers?
Visceral pleura: Membrane covering the lungs
Parietal pleura: Membrane lining the thoracic cavity
What are the three regions of the pharynx?
•Nasopharynx
•Oropharynx
•Laryngopharynx
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a respiratory disorder and displays manifestations of hypoxia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. Bradypnea
B. Bradycardia
C. Cyanosis
D.Eupnea
Cyanosis
Oxygen diffuses from the alveoli into the
pulmonary capillaries.
Name 4 adventitious sounds
Crackle
Wheeze
Rhonchus
Pleural friction rub
Regulation in the nervous system in controlled by?
medulla oblongata and pons of the brain
This nerve innervates the diaphragm.
phrenic
A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia who is laying down. The client’s oxygen saturation is 85%. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Increase the client’s oral fluid intake.
B. Initiate humidification therapy.
C. Encourage the client to cough and deep breathe.
D. Raise the head of the bed
D. Raise the head of the bed
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following surgical repair of a fractured mandible. The client’s jaw is wired shut to repair and stabilize the fracture. The nurse should recognize which of the following is the priority action?
A. Relieve the client's pain.
B. Check the client’s pressure points for redness.
C. Provide oral hygiene.
D. Prevent aspiration
D. Prevent aspiration