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HCB 102 RESPIRATORY Exam | Questions And Answers Latest {2024- 2025} A+ Graded| 100% Verified
alveolar ventilation - the amount of air that reaches the alveoli
artificial ventilation - Forcing air or oxygen into the lungs when a patient has stopped breathing or has
inadequate breathing. Also called positive pressure ventilation.
apnea - no breathing
bronchoconstriction - The contraction of smooth muscle that lines the bronchial passages that results in
a decreased internal diameter of the airway and increased resistance to airflow.
cellular respiration - the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between cells and circulating blood.
cyanosis - A bluish/purple color of the skin due to insufficient oxygen levels in the blood.
diffusion - The process by which molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of
lower concentration.
dyspnea - Difficult and labored breathing, shortness of breath.
flail chest - Fracture of two or more adjacent ribs in two or more places that allows for free movement
of the fractured segment.
flowmeter - A valve that indicates the flow of oxygen in liters per minute.
hypoxia - A deficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching the tissues of the body.
intercostal - Situated or extending between the ribs.
, nasopharyngeal airway - Flexile breathing tube inserted through the patients nostril into the pharynx to
help maintain an open airway.
oropharyngeal airway - Curved device inserted through the patients mouth into the pharynx to help
maintain an open airway.
paradoxical motion - Movement of ribs in flail segment that is opposite to the direction of movement of
the rest of the chest cavity.
patent airway - An airway that is open and clear and will remain open and clear without interference to
the passage of air into and out of the body.
pressure regulator - A device connected to an oxygen cylinder to reduce pressure, so it is safe for
delivery of oxygen to the patient.
pulmonary respiration - The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the alveoli and circulating
blood in the pulmonary capillaries.
respiratory arrest - When breathing completely stops.
respiratory distress - Increased work of breathing; a sensation of shortness of breath.
respiratory failure - The reduction of breathing to the point where oxygen intake is not sufficient to
support life.
retractions - Pulling in the skin and soft tissue between the ribs when breathing.
oropharynx, nasopharynx, laryngopharynx - The 3 regions of the Pharynx
oropharynx - where the oral cavity joins the nasopharynx
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