Oxygenation
The act of breathing in and out is called _______
The _____ are the smallest part of the lung, responsible for gas exchange.
What are the alveoli
Chronic emphysema and bronchitis can also be known as:
The medical term for bloody sputum
What is hemoptysis
The role of the _________ is to ensure that the oxygen mask or nasal cannula is kept clean and dry for clients receiving oxygen therapy
What is HCA (health care assistant)
The oxygen saturation of hemoglobin is measured using a _________
What is a (pulse) oximeter.
The trachea, bronchi, brionchioles and alveoli make this up:
What is the lower respiratory tract
A lack or absence of breathing
The normal respiratory rate for adults.
What is 12-20 breaths per minute
Oxygen concentrators are powered by ______
What is electricity
Nasal prongs or masks can be used to provide ______ therapy to clients.
What is oxygen
The nose, nasal cavities, pharynx and larynx make up this:
What is the upper respiratory tract
Aspiration of food or fluids can lead to this
What is (aspiration) pneumonia
SOB refers to:
What is shortness of breath
Another name for mid to high fowlers position to help manage SOB or dyspnea:
What is the orthopneic position
Oxygen saturation should be kept above _____
What is 90%
The lungs are covered by this two layered sac
What is the pleura
Irregular breathing that often occurs near the end-of-life is called _______
what is Cheynes Stokes respiration
Secretions from the lungs are called:
What is sputum
An __________ ___________ is used to promote deep breathing
what is an incentive spirometer
Oxygen is transported through the body via:
What are the red blood cells
A surgical opening through the neck and into the trachea
What is a tracheostomy
Respirations are both faster and deeper than normal.
What is hyperventilation.
Bluish discoloration of skin, lips, or nailbeds
What is cyanosis
This is used to drain air, blood or fluid from the pleural cavity
What is a chest tube