Chapter 10 & 11

Question 1

Structures of the upper airway

Answer 1

Nasopharynx
Oropharynx
Epiglottis
Larynx

Question 2

Structures of the lower airway

Answer 2

Trachea
Carina
Lung apex
Bronchi
Bronchioles
Alveoli
Base of the lung
Diaphragm

Question 3

Mediastinum

Answer 3

Space between the lungs that contains
Connective tissue
Heart
Great vessels
Esophagus
Trachea
Major bronchi
Nerves

Question 4

Phrenic nerve

Answer 4

The nerve that the innervates the diaphragm

Question 5

Ventilation

Answer 5

Physical act of living air in and out of the lungs

Question 6

Oxygenation

Answer 6

Process of loading oxygen molecules onto hemoglobin molecules

Question 7

Respirations

Answer 7

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the alveoli and body tissue

Question 8

Inhalation

Answer 8

Contraction of diaphragm and intercostal muscles allowing air to enter the lungs

Question 9

Exhalation

Answer 9

Passive process where the diaphragm and intercostal muscles relay allowing co2 to be released from the body

Question 10

Hypoxia

Answer 10

Failure to meet the body’s needs for oxygen

Question 11

Dyspnea

Answer 11

Shortness of breath

Question 12

Hypercarbia

Answer 12

Increased levels (above normal) of co2 in the bloodstream

Question 13

Intrapulmonary shunting

Answer 13

Blood bypasses the alveoli and returns to the left side of the heart unoxygenated

Question 14

Atonal gasps

Answer 14

Gasping breaths that occur after the heart stops

Question 15

Apnea

Answer 15

Absence of spontaneous breathing

Question 16

Ataxic respiration

Answer 16

Irregular ineffective respiration’s with or without a pattern

Question 17

BVM

Answer 17

Bag valve mask

Question 18

Compliance

Answer 18

Ability of the alveoli to expand when air is drawn i. During inhalation

Question 19

CPAP

Answer 19

continuous positive airway pressure

Question 20

Diffusion

Answer 20

Molecules moving from area of higher concentration to area of lower concentration

Question 21

Recovery position

Answer 21

Side lying position that maintains a clear airway

Question 22

Parietal pleura

Answer 22

Membrane that lines the chest cavity

Question 23

Visceral pleura

Answer 23

Membrane that covers the lungs

Question 24

Contraindications to activated charcoal

Answer 24

Decreased level consciousness

Overdose caustic, corrosive, petroleum substances

Question 25

Indications for activated charcoal

Answer 25

Oral poisoning | Overdose

Question 26

Indication for O2

Answer 26

Hypoxia

Question 27

Contraindications for O2

Answer 27

COPD | Open flame

Question 28

Dose O2

Answer 28

28-100%

Question 29

Indications for nitroglycerine

Answer 29

Chest pain with cardiac origin

Question 30

Contraindications for nitroglycerine

Answer 30

ED medications Systolic below 100 Decreased level consciousness

Question 31

Dose nitroglycerine

Answer 31

3 pills in 24hrs

Question 32

Indications for MDI

Answer 32

Asthma | Difficulty breathing with wheezing

Question 33

Contraindications MDI

Answer 33

``` Decreased consciousness Chest pain with cardia origin Tachycardia Hypersensitivity Max dosage ```

Question 34

Indications for Epinephrine

Answer 34

Anaphylactic reaction

Question 35

Contraindications for epinephrine

Answer 35

Chest pain with cardiac origin hypothermia | Hypertension

Question 36

Indications for glucose

Answer 36

Hypoglycemia

Question 37

Contraindications for glucose

Answer 37

Nausea | vomiting

Question 38

Dosage glucose

Answer 38

1/2-1 tune

Question 39

Indications for aspirin

Answer 39

Mild pain Headache Muscle Ache Chest pain cardiac origin

Question 40

Contraindications for aspirin

Answer 40

Hypersensitivity Allergy Recent bleeding event

Question 41

Agonist

Answer 41

Medication that causes stimulation of receptors

Question 42

Antagonist

Answer 42

Medication that binds receptor and blocks other medications

Question 43

Enteral medications

Answer 43

Medications that enter the body through the. Digestive system

Question 44

Intraosseous injecrion

Answer 44

Through the bone

Question 45

MDI

Answer 45

Metered dose inhaler

Question 46

Parenteral medications

Answer 46

Medications that enter the body by any route other than digestive, skin or mucous membranes

Question 47

Pharmacodynamics

Answer 47

Process by which a medication works on the body

Question 48

Polypharmacy

Answer 48

The use of multiple medications

Question 49

Unintended effects

Answer 49

Actions that are undesirable but pose little risk to the patient

Question 50

Untoward effects

Answer 50

Actions that can be harmful to the patient