Respiratory Disorder Flashcards
(104 cards)
► Caused by stimulation of the nerves of the respiratory tract mucosa by the presence of
dust, chemicals, mucus, or inflammation
Cough
Cough Sound is caused by ______ movement past the lungs
rapid expiratory air
► blue tinge to the skin
► Indicates hypoxia
Cyanosis
► Used to clear excess mucus or foreign bodies from the respiratory tract
cough
During cough, Increases _______; decreasing ________ to the heart
Increases chest pressure;
decreasing venous return to the heart
►Series of expiratory coughs after a deep inspiration
Paroxysmal cough
► Due to decreased oxygen in body cells (hypoxia)
Restlessness
► Change in the angle between the fingernail and the nailbed because of increased capillary
growth in the fingertips
Clubbing of Fingers
2 Normal Breath Sounds
- Vesicular Breathing
- Tubular or Bronchial Breathing
►Snoring sound which connotes obstruction in the nose or pharynx
Rhonchi
softer and longer inspiratory sound
Vesicular Breathing
►Extra or abnormal breath sounds
Adventitious Breath Sounds
Provide information about the oxygenation of the blood
Blood Gas Analysis
longer and softer expiratory sound
Tubular or Bronchial Breathing
►Fine crackling sounds heard over the alveoli
Rales
►Harsh, strident sound on inspiration which connotes obstruction at the base of the tongue or in the larynx
Larygeal Stridor
►Elongated anteroposterior diameter of the chest caused by air trapping
Pigeon Chest
4 components of Blood Gas Analysis
► Partial Pressure of O2
► Partial Pressure of CO2
► pH
► HCO3
►Expiratory whistle sound
Wheeze
Measures adequacy of oxygen saturation of haemoglobin
Partial Pressure of O2
► Invasive method of determining the effectiveness of ventilation and acid-base status
Blood Gas Analysis
Pulmonary Function Studies Measures the force of _____________
inertia, elasticity, and flow resistance
Measures the efficiency of ventilation
Partial Pressure of CO2
Measures the acidity or alkalinity of the blood
pH