Concept 19: Oxygenation Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
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ischemia
A
insufficient flow of oxygenated blood to tissues
2
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hypoxia
A
insufficient oxygen reaching cells
3
Q
hypoxemia
A
reduced oxygenation of arterial blood
4
Q
hypercapnia
A
excessive cardon dioxide in bloodstream
5
Q
gas exchange
A
the process by which oxygen is transported to cells and carbon dioxide is transported from cells
6
Q
3 gas exchange categories
A
- ventilation
- transport
- perfusion
7
Q
risk factors for impaired
A
age smoking chronic condition (COPD) immunosuppression reduced cognition prolonged immobility
8
Q
common diagnostic tests
A
lab test: ABG, CBC, sputum
radiology: x-ray, PET, CT, MRI
pulmonary function studies: peak flow
9
Q
primary prevention
A
infection control
smoking cessation
immunization
preventing postoperative complications
10
Q
screening
A
TB test
11
Q
collaborative Interventions
A
Smoking cessation Pharmacotherapy Nutrition therapy Positioning Chest physiotherapy Postural drainage Oxygen saturation