Lung Volumes & Capacity
This is the amount of air inhaled or exhaled in one normal breath.
What is Tidal Volume (VT)?
When all vital signs are unstable, the patient may be in this condition.
What is critical or unstable condition?
DuoNeb is a combination of what two drugs?
What are Albuterol + Ipratropium?
pH 7.30, CO₂ 55, HCO₃⁻ 24 → interpret.
What is respiratory acidosis?
What is the goal of aerosol therapy?
What is to deliver medication or humidity directly to the airways?
This device measures volumes like TV and VC.
What is a spirometer?
Low BP and high HR can be a sign of this.
What is shock or blood loss?
Common side effect of inhaled corticosteroids
What is oral thrush (candidiasis)?
Common cause of metabolic acidosis.
What is diabetic ketoacidosis or renal failure?
What should be done with nebulizers between treatments?
What is disinfect or replace?
This volume increases in emphysema due to air trapping.
What is Residual Volume (RV)?
A BP of 140/90 or higher is considered what?
What is hypertension?
This rescue drug reverses severe bronchospasm in emergencies.
What is Epinephrine?
Common cause of respiratory alkalosis
What is hyperventilation (anxiety, pain, hypoxia)?
What drug class is used to relax airway smooth muscle?
What are β₂ agonists (bronchodilators)?
The sum of RV + ERV.
What is Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)?
A patient’s temp is 103°F, HR 120, RR 28, BP 90/60. What condition should be suspected
What is Sepsis?
Symbicort combines these two classes.
What are LABA + Corticosteroid?
Common cause of respiratory acidosis.
What is hypoventilation (COPD, drug overdose)?
Medication used to break down mucus.
What is Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)?
Atelectasis primarily decreases this capacity.
What is Vital Capacity (VC)?
The goal SpO₂ range for a COPD patient receiving oxygen therapy.
What is 88–92%?
When giving a mucolytic, what other treatment may be needed before?
What is a bronchodilator (to prevent spasm)?
What is the term for a PaO₂ below 80 mmHg?
What is hypoxemia?
Humidity therapy is needed most for what type of airway?
What is an artificial airway (tracheostomy or ETT)?