Oxygenation 2/3 Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
Factors that influence respiratory function (7)…
A
- Age
- Environment
- Lifestyle
- Health status
- Medications
- Stress
2
Q
Common manifestations of impaired respiratory function
A
- Hypoxia
- Altered breathing pattern
- Obstructed or partially obstructed ariway (disease process, COPD … or allergic reaction)
3
Q
Manifestations seen with hypoxia?
A
Rapid, shallow respirations and dyspnea
- confusion, slurred words
4
Q
Complication associated with insufficient oxygen anywhere in the body?
A
Cyanosis
5
Q
Indication for partially obstructed airway?
A
Low-pitch snoring during inhalation
6
Q
Indication of completely obstructed airway?
A
Extreme inspiratory effort with no chest movement
7
Q
Why are patients administered oxygen?
A
- Difficulty ventilating all areas of the lungs
- Impaired gas exchange
- Heart failure
8
Q
Open flames and oxygen?
A
10 feet apart
9
Q
Why do patients with COPD need to assessed thouroughly while O2 administration?
A
They have adapted to a high CO2 level and their stimulus to breathe is not based on their CO2 level, but rather on their O2 level
