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What does the Epiglottis do?
Covers and protects the trachea
Which lung has a horizontal fissure?
Right
what is the role of the surfactant coats?
prevents the alveoli sacks from sticking together after collapsing
What exchange occurs in the alveoli?
Co2 and O2 between lung tissue and the blood stream
what are the underlining conditions that need to be treated associated with acidosis?
pulmonary edema
pulmonary embolism
opioid related
the state in which oxygen is not available in sufficient amounts at the tissue level to maintain homeostasis
Hypoxia
A non- rebreather mask can deliver what percentage of O2
60-80
what are the 3 zones related to the peak flow meter?
green- good control
yellow- not in good control
red- severe
this disorder causes narrowing and constriction, leading to wheezing, SOB, and coughing
Abnormal enlargement of the distal phalanges as a result of diminished oxygen in the blood
clubbing
S/S: pyrexia, coughing, SOB, lost of appetite, and chest pain
Pneumonia
True or False?
Droplets precaution are not appropriate for TB?
True
What does cyanosis mean?
Lack of O2 in the blood, causing bluish color in the skin, nails, lips
What age does lung function start to decline?
35
What can trigger a asthma attack?
Allergens, strong emotional states, environmental causes
life threatening disease where mucus builds up in the lungs
cystic fibrosis
this apnea is when breathing repeatedly stops during sleep and the brain temporarily stops sending signals to the muscles that control breathing
Central sleep apnea
laryngeal cancer can cause what conditions
constant sore throat
ear pain and lump in neck or throat
hoarseness
another term for whooping cough
Pertussis
what class of pathogens are these related to and what do these pathogens cause?
Streptococcus, Haemophiles, mycoplasma pneumonia
Bacteria, pneumonia
give 3 examples of what conditions cystic fibrosis can cause
SOB, poor growth, weight gain, high levels of salt in the sweat, electrolyte imbalance
give 3 risk factors for pulmonary embolism
current or past DVT
bed ridden, having surgery, breaking bone
pregnancy
smoking
chronic illness
what is oxygen measured in?
Liters per minute LPM
Peak flow measures what?
The amount of air exhaled
what are the 2 types of conditions related to COPD?
Emphysema
Chronic bronchitis