Oxygen Needs : Info from Mosby's Canadian Textbook for the Support Worker - E-Book – Sheila A. Sorrentino, Leighann Remmert, Mary J. Wilk, Rosemary Newmaster

Question 1

A sensitivity to a substance that causes the body to react with signs or symptoms, such as a runny nose, wheezing, congestion, or difficulty breathing

Answer 1

allergy

Question 2

The lack or absence of breathing

Answer 2

apnea

Question 3

Slow breathing; respirations are fewer than 12 per minute.

Answer 3

bradypnea

Question 4

Respirations gradually increasing in rate and depth and then becoming shallow and slow; breathing may stop ( apnea ) for 10 to 20 seconds. This type of respiration is common when death is near.

Answer 4

Cheyne-Stokes

Question 5

An abnormal condition, evidenced by bluish colour in the skin, lips, mucous membranes, and nail beds caused by a lack of oxygenated blood in the visible tissues.

Answer 5

cyanosis

Question 6

Difficult, laboured, or painful breathing

Answer 6

dyspnea

Question 7

Normal breathing.

Answer 7

eupnea

Question 8

Bloody sputum

Answer 8

hemoptysis

Question 9

Respirations that are more rapid and shallower than normal. Sometimes, respirations may be more rapid and deeper than normal.

Answer 9

hyperventilation

Question 10

Respirations that are slow, shallow, and sometimes irregular.

Answer 10

hypoventilation

Question 11

A deficiency of oxygen in the cells.

Answer 11

hypoxia

Question 12

Deep, rapid respiration characteristic of diabetic acidosis or other conditions causing acidosis.

Answer 12

Kussmaul respiration

Question 13

The inability to breathe deeply and comfortably unless sitting or standing

Answer 13

orthopnea

Question 14

Sitting up and leaning over a table to breathe.

Answer 14

orthopneic position

Question 15

Rapid breathing; respirations are 24 or more per minute.

Answer 15

tachypnea

Question 16

Hemoglobin is made up of

Answer 16

iron, and it picks up oxygen in the lungs and carries it to the cells.

Question 17

How does aging affect breathing and the health of the lungs?

Answer 17

Respiratory muscles weaken and lung tissue becomes less elastic with advancing age, making coughing more difficult.

Question 18

List factors that affect oxygen needs.

Answer 18

Respiratory system function, Cardiovascular system function, Red blood cell count, Nervous system function, aging, exercise, fever, pain, drugs, smoking, allergies, pollutant exposure, nutrition, alcohol, drug overdose

Question 19

The following are signs and symptoms of what?
• Restlessness • Dizziness • Disorientation • Confusion • Behaviour and personality changes • Difficulty concentrating and difficulty following directions • Apprehension • Anxiety • Fatigue • Agitation • Increased pulse rate • Increased rate and depth of respirations • Sitting position, often leaning forward

Answer 19

hypoxia

Question 20

What is the name for an abnormal condition, evidenced by bluish colour in the skin, lips, mucous membranes, and nail beds in light-skinned clients.

Answer 20

cyanosis

Question 21

What is the name of the device used to measure oxygen concentration in arterial blood as well as for measuring pulse rate.

Answer 21

pulse oximeter

Question 22

How many breaths per minute do normal adults take?

Answer 22

12 to 20

Question 23

How can a PSW promote oxygenation in a client?

Answer 23

(1) proper positioning and frequent rest periods and (2) encouraging coughing and deep breathing.

Question 24

The best time to collect sputum is :

a) on awakening
b) after meals
c) at bedtime
d) after suctioning

Answer 24

On awakening