Gross Anatomy
Primary driving muscle of respiratory effort
What is the Diaphragm
Primary chemical driver of respiratory rate
What is pH
The Common Cold
What is Viral Nasopharyngitis
What are Crackles
Most commonly used H1 Antihistamine in the Hospital Setting
What is Diphenhydramine
Lung sound most associated with the narrowing of smaller airways
What is Wheezing
Nasal structures that help warm and moisten air as it passes by
What are Turbinates
Receptors responsible for maintaining the cough reflex
What are Irritant Receptors
Nose Bleed
What is Epistaxis
First nursing intervention that should be taken for patients with dyspnea
What is Elevate the Head of the Bed
Example of a 2nd Generation (Non-Sedating) H1 Antihistamine
What is Loratadine
Common misconceived action for the treatment of epistaxis
What is Tilting Head Backwards
Juncture where the trachea splits into the right and left bronchi
What is the Carina
Protective alveolar fluid that reduces alveolus surface tension
What is Surfactant
Primary indicators that specify possible bacterial pharyngitis?
What are Purulent Discharge & Absence of Cough
Crackling noticed upon palpation around an inserted chest tube.
What is Crepitus
Type of cough where an antitussive should be used
What is Non-Productive (Dry)
Dyspnea Rating Scale
What is the Borg Rating Scale
Protective Sac containing the lungs
What is the Pleura
The total amount of air moved with each respiratory cycle
What is Tidal Volume
Critical time frame after which patients suffering from laryngitis should return for assessment if condition does not improve
What is 21 Days
Patients with which chronic condition should not receive treatment with pseudoephedrine
What is Hypertension
Critical care component for patients being treated with guaifenesin to ensure the proper function of this medication.
What is Hydration
Condition caused by complete alveolar collapse that arises secondary to several other underlying respiratory problems
What is Atelectasis
Middle space of the thoracic cavity that separates the right and left lungs
What is the Mediastinum
Term referring to all air that does not participate in gas exchange in the lungs
What is Dead Space
Most likely condition in a patient with difficult swallowing, high fever, and severe halitosis
What is a Peritonsillar Abscess
Noticeable breathing pattern marked by periods of intense tachypnea interrupted by periods of apnea
What are Cheyne-Stokes Respirations
What is Adrenergic
PH: 7.44
CO2: 15
HCO3: 10
What is Fully Compensated Respiratory Alkalosis