Name That Body Part!
Protects the airway when swallowing
What is "epiglottis"?
The process of oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange in the alveoli as well as the tissues of the body.
What is "respiration"?
Bacterial infection causing inflammation of the epiglottis.
What is "epiglottitis"?
Sometimes characterized by eating just before dyspnea...
What is "foreign body airway obstruction"?
These specific airways are affected...
What are "bronchioles"?
This innervates the diaphragm.
What is the "phrenic nerve"?
An accumulation of air in the pleural space...
What is a "pneumothorax"?
Inflammation and swelling of the pharynx, larynx, and trachea.
What is "croup"?
Some patients rely on this system to breathe once their chemoreceptors are worn out.
What is the "hypoxic drive"?
This medication has a dose of 0.5mg/2.5cc...
What is "Atrovent"?
These allow a person to phonate...
What are the "vocal cords"?
The process of dilation and disruption of airways and alveoli...
What is "COPD"?
When the heart can't pump blood effectively, this can occur as a result...
What is "(acute) pulmonary edema"?
Assessment findings may include: no cyanosis, dyspnea, pursed lip breathing, orthopnea, and prolonged expiratory time.
What is "emphysema"?
Can be caused by RSV...
What is "bronchiolitis"?
The lining that covers the lungs is called...
What is the "visceral pleura"?
This senses the blood's carbon dioxide levels.
What is the "brain stem"?
Sometimes patients are referred to as "blue bloaters" who have this disease...
What is "chronic bronchitis"?
Caused by over-breathing to the point that arterial CO2 levels falls below normal...
What is "hyperventilation"?
Also known as "whooping cough"...
What is "pertussis"?
There are 3 different pharynxes
What are the "oropharynx, nasopharynx, and hypopharynx"?
Patients with this condition can be at higher risk for a spontaneous pneumothorax...
What is "Marfan Syndrome"?
Defined as "acute spasm of bronchioles, excessive mucous production, and swelling of the mucous linings of the respiratory passages".
What is "asthma"?
Signs and symptoms may include acute dyspnea, tachycardia, tachypnea, acute chest px, and hemoptysis...
What is a "pulmonary embolus"?
Can have the following sx: fever, dehydration, cough, dyspnea, and weight loss.
What is "pneumonia"?