Structures
Also known as the windpipe where air moves in and out of.
Trachea
Known as an abnormally slow breathing rate under 12 bpm.
Bradypnea
An electronic device that measures the saturation of oxygen carried in your red blood cells (erythrocytes
Pulse (Ox) Oximeter
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Shadyside
Which structure should you auscultate to identify wheezing in your patient with COPD?
Lungs (bronchi)
A respiration rate of 26 bpm is known as.
Tachypnea
Device that measures ventilation, the movement of air into and out of the lungs.
Spirometer
#1 Cause of COPD
Smoking
Also known as your voice box
Larynx
Known as difficult of labored breathing
Dyspnea
Diagnostic test used to diagnose a patient with Pneumonia.
Chest X-Ray
Pneumonitis is a medical term that indicates
Inflammation of the lungs
The tiny air sacs on the lungs where the body exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide
Alveoli
Inflammation of the lining of your bronchi tubes, which carry air to and from your lungs.
Bronchitis
A condition that results in bluish skin discoloration due to lack of oxygen.
Cyanosis
Known as the normal breathing rate
12 - 20bpm
Known as the "trap door" cartilage that closes upon swallowing to protect the trachea (airway).
Epiglottis
A result of spasms occurring in the bronchi of the lungs causing difficulty breathing. Typically, due to an allergen or hypersensitivity.
Using the diaphragm of a stethoscope to listen to the movement of air through the airways during inspiration and expiration assessing any abnormal sounds like wheezing and cracking
Auscultation
A normal SPO (pulse ox) reading is between _________ and ________ %.
95 - 100%