** Chapter 18: Respiration Flashcards
Condition in which there is permanent abnormal widening of the airways due to inflammation
Bronchiectasis
Group of diseases including asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema (most common cause is smoking)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Lungs’ ability to expand and contract
Elastic Recoil
Curvature of spine
Kyphosis
Maximum volume that lungs can expand during fullest inspiration
Total Lung Capacity:
Maximum amount of air that can be expelled after fullest inhalation.
Vital Capacity
Respiratory health vital for __, __, and __ active life.
physically, mentally, and socially
Lifetime of insults to __ __ takes its toll during older age.
respiratory system
Respiratory diseases leading to cause of disability is the __ leading cause of death.
fourth
Respiratory problems develop ___ and difficult to ___.
easily
manage
Changes occur in __, __, and ___.
upper airway paths, nose, and trachea
Changes in the Nose include:
Connective tissue changes & thicker hair in nostrils
-May be harder to clear their nose
Changes in the Nasopharynx include:
Reduced secretions & thicker mucous (harder to expel)
Changes in the Trachea include:
Trachea stiffens due to calcification of cartilage
In older age, the reduced cough is due to
blunting of laryngeal & coughing reflex
___ reflex is also reduced.
Gag
The reduction in __ __ and reduced __ can increase your risk for aspiration.
gag reflex
cough
Lungs reduce in __ and __
size & weight
Their is decreased elastic recoil due to ______
less elastic collagen & elastin
The alveoli become __ __.
less elastic
The alveoli can contain fewer ___ ___, which makes the blood not flow that well.
functional capillaries
There is a ___ in vital capacity and an __ in residual volume.
reduction
increase
The reduction in vital capacity and the increase in residual volume leads to:
Less air exchange & more air & secretions remaining in lung tissue
Loose or brittle __ can be aspirated.
teeth
