Lung Anatomy
This lung has 3 lobes
What is the right lung?
Normal breath sound heard over most lung fields
What are vesicular sounds?
This device delivers 1-6 L/min
Classic symptom of asthma
What is wheezing?
Normal adult respiratory rate
What is 12-20 breaths per minute?
The structure where gas exchange occurs
What are the alveoli?
High-pitched, musical sound usually heard on expiration
What is wheezing?
Best device for short-term high-concentration oxygen
What is a non-rebreather mask?
First line medication for acute asthma attack
What is a short-acting bronchodilator (albuterol)?
What is tachypnea?
This muscle is the primary muscle of breathing
What is the diaphragm?
Crackling sound that does not clear with coughing
What are fine crackles?
This device delivers a precise FiO2
What is a Venturi mask?
Position that improves lung expansion
What is High Fowler's position?
Clubbing of the fingers is associated with
What is chronic hypoxia?
This structure prevents food from entering the trachea
What is the epiglottis?
Harsh, grating sound caused by pleural inflammation
What is a pleural friction rub?
Maximum FiO2 delivered by a non-rebreather
What is up to 90-100%
Key nursing intervention for pneumonia
What is incentive spirometry/coughing & deep breathing
Use of accessory muscles indicates
What is increased work of breathing?
The membrane that surrounds the lungs
What is the pleura?
Continuous, low-pitched snoring sound caused by secretions
What are rhonchi?
Oxygen device commonly used for COPD patients
What is a nasal cannula or Venturi mask?
Priority action for severe respiratory distress
What is airway and oxygen administration
This physical assessment finding suggests airway obstruction
What is stridor?