A&P BASICS
This term describes gas exchange between atmospheric air and the blood.
What is respiration?
This noninvasive test measures oxygen saturation.
What is pulse oximetry?
Most common cause of illness and absenteeism.
What is URI (common cold)?
This inflammatory disorder causes reversible airway obstruction and bronchospasm.
What is Asthma?
Best first action for anterior epistaxis.
What is apply direct pressure to the sides of the nose?
Movement of air in and out of the lungs is called:
What is ventilation?
ABGs measure these three primary values.
What are pH, PaO₂, and PaCO₂?
Inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane.
What is rhinitis?
This disease is characterized by irreversible airflow limitation.
What is COPD?
Thoracentesis removes this from the pleural space.
What is fluid?
Gas exchange occurs because of differences in:
What are partial pressures?
FEV and vital capacity are measured with this test.
What are Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)?
Formerly known as sinusitis.
What is rhinosinusitis?
A life-threatening complication where pressure builds and shifts mediastinal structures.
What is tension pneumothorax?
Difference between CPAP and BiPAP.
CPAP = continuous single pressure
BiPAP = two pressure levels (inspiratory & expiratory)
Oxygen diffuses from the alveoli into the blood, while this gas diffuses from blood into the alveoli.
What is carbon dioxide?
Before bronchoscopy, the patient must be:
What is NPO?
Facial pain, pressure, dental pain, and HA suggest this condition.
What is acute bacterial rhinosinusitis?
A chronic, irreversible dilation of bronchi.
What is bronchiectasis?
A patient with sudden dyspnea, chest pain, tachycardia, and hypoxia following surgery most likely has:
What is a Pulmonary Embolus (PE)?
Name the three components required for adequate oxygenation.
What are ventilation, perfusion, and diffusion?
After bronchoscopy, the nurse must assess for return of this reflex before giving fluids.
What is the gag/cough reflex?
OSA is characterized by recurrent episodes of this during sleep.
What is apnea (airway obstruction)?
Post-op patient with shallow respirations and O₂ sat 84% — priority nursing action?
What is improved ventilation (positioning, incentive spirometer, pain control)?
First-line rescue medication for acute asthma attack.
What is Albuterol (SABA)?