NAVY HOSPITAL CORPSMAN, HCB TEST 4 RATED A+ PASSED 2024
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Hcb
Institution
Hcb
NAVY HOSPITAL CORPSMAN, HCB TEST 4 RATED A+
PASSED 2024
no breathing - apnea
bluish discoloration of the skin - cyanosis
the process by which molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area
of lower concentration - diffusion
difficult and labored breathing; shortness of breath ...
NAVY HOSPITAL CORPSMAN, HCB TEST 4 RATED A+
PASSED 2024
no breathing - apnea
bluish discoloration of the skin - cyanosis
the process by which molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area
of lower concentration - diffusion
difficult and labored breathing; shortness of breath - dyspnea
a deficiency of oxygen reaching the tissues of the body - hypoxia
situated or extending between the ribs - intercostals
increased work of breathing; a sensation of shortness of breath - respiratory distress
the reduction of breathing to the point where oxygen intake is not sufficient to support
life - respiratory failure
pulling in the skin and soft tissue between the ribs when breathing - retractions
active process in which the muscles of the rib cage and the diaphragm contract -
inhalation
passive process during which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm relax -
exhalation
classified as adequate or inadequate - breathing
detect increasing levels of carbon dioxide as well as low levels of oxygen -
chemoreceptors
process of inhaling and exhaling - ventilation
refers to the exchange of gases between the alveoli and the blood and between the
blood and the cells - respiration
exchange of gases between alveoli and blood - external respiration
exchange of gases between blood and the cells - internal respiration
, what are the 15 anatomic landmarks - pharynx
trachea
suprasternal notch
costal angle
vertebra prominence
clavicles
xyphoid process
intercostal space
mid sternal line
right and left mid clavicular lines
right and left anterior axillary lines
right and left mid axillary lines
right and left posterior axillary lines
vertebral line
right and left scapular lines
the rate of breathing or the depth of breathing (or both) falls outside normal ranges -
inadequate breathing
what are common causes of inadequate breathing - smoke inhalation
overdose (depressing effect)
heart attack
stroke
shock
350 liters of oxygen is what cylinder? - D
625 liters of oxygen is what cylinder? - E
3000 liters of oxygen is what cylinder? - M
5300 liters of oxygen is what cylinder? - G
6900 liters of oxygen is what cylinder? - H
When should you switch to a new cylinder of oxygen? - Before 200 psi
Always use _____________________ oxygen (labeled OXYGEN U.S.P.) that is not
more than ______ old - medical grade; 5 yrs
what is the safe working pressure of an oxygen cylinder - 30 to 70 psi
on cylinders E or smaller the ________________ is secured to the cylinder valve
assembly by a ____________ (pin-index safety system) - pressure regulator; yoke
assembly
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