Anatomy
The average respiratory rate for an adult
12-20
A common, chronic respiratory disorder in which irritants, allergens, infection, and cold air cause inflammation of the airways
Asthma
Normal range for oxygen saturation
97-99%
The amount of time a resident should not receive fluids after taking an antitussive
15 minutes
What the resident should do after using a corticosteroid inhaler to prevent a fungal infection in the mouth
Rinse with water
Known as the windpipe, this tube carries air to the bronchi
Trachea
Chronic bronchitis is usually caused by this
Cigarette smoking
The QMA must obtain this when a resident displays signs and symptoms of respiratory distress
Pulse oximetry reading
This is the color that some TB medications may turn urine, feces, sweat, sputum, and tears.
Red-orange color
Residents should do this prior to administration of nasal medication
Blow their nose
Voice box
Larynx
A condition where the air sacs in the lungs are gradually destroyed, causing progressive difficulty breathing
Emphysema
The QMA may NOT apply oxygen in an emergency situation without this
Physician's order
The most common adverse effect of antihistamines
Drowsiness
Classification of medications used to treat motion sickness and allergic reactions
Antihistamines
The small sacs at the end of the bronchioles where oxygen/carbon dioxide exchange takes place
Alveoli
Name 2 of the 3 conditions grouped under COPD
Emphysema
Chronic bronchitis
Asthma
A long, slender tube that runs from the oxygen tank to the small plastic prongs that fit into the nostrils
Nasal cannula
Medications that relax bronchial muscles and open the breathing passages
Bronchodilators
When administering both a bronchodilator and an inhaled corticosteroid, which one should be administered first?
Bronchodilator
A dome-like muscular structure below the lungs that acts as a bellows, drawing in fresh air and pushing out waste products
Diaphragm
Inflammation of nasal passages
Rhinitis
Name 2 signs/symptoms of respiratory distress
increased rapid pulse, rapid shallow respirations, increased restlessness, light-headedness, flaring of the nares, substernal or intercostal retractions, cyanosis
Some combination products taken for coughs and allergies can elevate this
Blood pressure
Prolonged use of pseudoephedrine HCL (Sudafed) may cause perforation of this
Nasal septum