Terminology
contains organs that allow us to breathe in oxygen and get rid of carbon dioxide.
What is Respiratory system?
nose, nasal cavity, pharynx (throat), and semirigid larynx (voice box)
What is the Upper respiratory tract?
a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that causes recurring episodes of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.
What is Asthma?
oxygen transported to the body’s cells, organs and tissues
What is Inspiration (inhalation)?
The two common conditions associated with COPD are:
What is chronic bronchitis and emphysema?
Thick inflamed airways fill with mucus, reducing the amount of airflow into the body; people with COPD, usually have chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
trachea (windpipe), right and left bronchi, alveoli, and the lungs
what is the lower respiratory tract?
a long-term inflammation of the airways (bronchi) that leads to a persistent cough and mucus production.
What is Chronic bronchitis?
carbon dioxide, a waste product carried out by several respiratory organs and by the cardiovascular system
What is Expiration (exhalation)?
You walk into Mr. Jones room to answer his call light and see that Mr. Jones is sitting in his wheelchair leaning forward, with his arms outstretched places on his knees. His weight is being supported by his palms. You immediately recognize this position as:
What is orthopedic position?
most bodily functions peak shortly before age 30, then begin to gradually decline; as we age our organs don’t have the same capacity to function as they used to; therefore overworking a weak organ can result in damage to the organ or even organ failure
What is the Aging Process?
One lung has 3 lobes and one has 2
Left lung 2 lobes, Right lung 3
an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis that usually attacks the lungs but can affect other parts of the body. It spreads through the air when a person with active TB coughs, speaks, or sings.
What is tuberculosis?
1 inspiration and 1 exhalation
What is Respiration?
difficulty breathing (dyspnea) when lying flat (supine), relieved by sitting or standing
What is orthopnea?
the condition in which the pleura (two large, thin layers of tissue that separate the lungs from the chest wall) becomes inflamed, causing sharp chest pain (pleuritic pain) that worsens during breathing
what is pleurisy?
Protective features of the respiratory system
What is cilia, mucous membrane, epiglottis
an infection of the lungs that causes inflammation of the air sacs (alveoli). This inflammation leads to the accumulation of fluid, pus, or other debris in the lungs, which can interfere with breathing.
What is Pneumonia?
movement of oxygen-rich air into lungs and CO2 out
What is Ventilation?
the use of oxygen as medical treatment (also known as supplemental oxygen)
What is oxygen treatment
may be caused by infection, by smoking tobacco, or by breathing in secondhand smoke, radon, asbestos or other forms of air pollution
What is Respiratory disease?
Respiratory system producing the ______ Associated with _____
What is sounds and speech
a chronic lung disease characterized by the destruction of the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs
What is Emphysema?
12 − 20 breaths per minute
What is Normal Adult Ventilation Rate?
780 milliliters of water is
What is 260 oz?