Chapter 1 Flashcards

1
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What is the function of the lungs

A

Bring atmospheric gases in contact with blood

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2
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Ventilation

A

Process of moving gas in and out of lungs

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3
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External respiration

A

Between air in lungs bad the blood

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4
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Internal respiration

A

Between capillaries and the tissues

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5
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What does conducting airways connect

A

Atmospheric air with the gas exchange membrane of the lungs

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6
Q

Does conducting airways participate in gas exchange

A

No

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7
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What does the upper airways consist of

A

Nose, oral cavity,pharynx,larynx

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8
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Main function of the nose

A

Humidification,heating, and filtering of inspired air

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9
Q

The nose is as efficient as a filter that most particles larger than 5
micrometers in diameter do not gain entry to the lower airways

A

True

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10
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What are pseudostratified , ciliated columnar epithelium interspersed with?

A

Many mucous-secreting glands covers the posterior two thirds

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11
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Turbinates

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The convoluted design of the turbinates greatly increases the surface area of the nasal cavity

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12
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What happens after the endotracheal tube is in place

A

The cuff is inflated to form a seal between the tracheal wall and tube

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13
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Nasopharynx

A

Behind nasal cavity down to soft palate

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14
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Oropharynx

A

Behind oral cavity from soft palate to base of tongue

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15
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Laryngopharynx

A

Below base of tongue and above larynx

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16
Q

What is pharyngeal musculature critical to preventing

A

Respiratory aspiration

17
Q

What kind of reflex are swallowing and gag reflexes

A

Pharyngeal

18
Q

How can airway obstructions be easily removed

A

Extending the neck and pulling the chin anteriorly

19
Q

Sniffing position

A

Extending the neck and pulling the chin anteriorly

20
Q

What is another term for larynx

21
Q

What does the larynx contain

A

Vocal cords

22
Q

What is the main cartilage of the larynx

A

Thyroid cartilage a.k.a Adam’s apple

23
Q

Where does the thyroid cartilage lie

A

At the level of c4 to c6

24
Q

Epiglottis

A

Thin, flat, leaf-shaped cartilage above the glottis

25
Vallecula is the space between epiglottis and tongue why is it important
It’s is a landmark used during the insertion of a tube into the trachea (intubation)
26
Most people with obstructive sleep apnea are
Obese, snore loudly during sleep , and complain of daytime sleepiness and fatigue
27
What is the most efficacious treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
28
What is a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
A device that blow air under pressure into the nostrils; this acts as an air splint that holds the pharyngeal airway open 6 to 12 cm h20
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Glottis/ vocal cords
The narrowest part of the adult larynx
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Glottis/ vocal cords
Helps generate pressure to cough
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Vocal cord edema (croup; strider)
The membranous space between the thyroid and cricoid cartilages,
32
Cricothyroid membrane
Is sometimes the puncture site for an emergency airway opening when structures above it are occluded
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What does each airway divides into
Two smaller airways
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What does each bifurcation create
New generation of airways
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What are the contents and shape of the trachea
8-29 c-shaped cartilages