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1. acidemia lower than normal blood pH; increased hydrogen ions
2. Acidosis pH < 7.35; process that leads to an increase of hydrogen ion concentration in the
blood
3. adventitious Abnormal breath sounds such as wheezing, stridor, rhonchi, and crackles.
breath sounds
4. apnea absence of breathing
5. alkalemia blood pH > 7.45; decreased hydrogen ion concentration
6. Alkalosis process that leads to decreased hydrogen ions concentration
7. Apneustic Abnormal respiration marked by prolonged inspiration interrupted by occasional
breathing expiration
8. atelectasis collapse of alveoli
9. bradypnea Slow breathing (less than 8/min)
10. bronchiectasis dilation of the bronchi
11. bronchospasm constriction of bronchi caused by spasm of the peribronchial smooth muscle
12. central sleep ap- sleep disorder with periods of interrupted breathing due to a disruption in signals
nea sent from the brain that regulate breathing
13. Cheyne-Stokes a pattern of alternating periods of hypopnea or apnea, followed by hyperpnea;
respiration associated with brain damage, heart or kidney failure, or drug overdose
14. compliance a measure of distensibility of the lungs; the amount of change in volume per
(lung) change in pressure across the lung.
15. cyanosis
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a bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate
oxygenation of the blood; more than 5g of hemogloblin/ deciliter of arterial blood
is deoxygenated.
16. Dyspnea shortness of breath
17. epistaxis nosebleed; usually in the Kiesselbach plexus or the Little's area; can occur in PACU
d/t trauma to the nasal veins from nasotracheal tubes or to nasal airways during
anesthesia.
18. Treating epistaxis prompt action to prevent aspiration; position patient head up and flexed forward
toward the chest; cold compresses to the bridge of the nose and neck. If bleeding
is profuse, then suction oral cavity and notify attending. Packing or cautery with
silver nitrate or electric current may be necessary.
19. hypercapnia excessive carbon dioxide (Paco2) in the bloodstream , typically caused by inade-
quate respiration.
20. hyperoxemia increased oxygen (Pao2) in the blood
21. Hyperventilation overventilation of the alveoli in relation to the amount of carbon dioxide produced
by the body.
22. hypocapnia condition of deficient carbon dioxide (Paco2)in the blood
23. hypoventilation deficient movement of air into and out of the lungs, causing hypercapnia
24. hypoxemia deficient oxygen (Pao2) in the blood
25. Hypoxia deficient amount of oxygen reaching the tissues
26. Kussmaul respi- very deep, labored breathing (usually associated with diabetic acidosis and renal
rations failure)
27. Methemoglobin
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1. acidemia lower than normal blood pH; increased hydrogen ions
2. Acidosis pH < 7.35; process that leads to an increase of hydrogen ion concentration in the
blood
3. adventitious Abnormal breath sounds such as wheezing, stridor, rhonchi, and crackles.
breath sounds
4. apnea absence of breathing
5. alkalemia blood pH > 7.45; decreased hydrogen ion concentration
6. Alkalosis process that leads to decreased hydrogen ions concentration
7. Apneustic Abnormal respiration marked by prolonged inspiration interrupted by occasional
breathing expiration
8. atelectasis collapse of alveoli
9. bradypnea Slow breathing (less than 8/min)
10. bronchiectasis dilation of the bronchi
11. bronchospasm constriction of bronchi caused by spasm of the peribronchial smooth muscle
12. central sleep ap- sleep disorder with periods of interrupted breathing due to a disruption in signals
nea sent from the brain that regulate breathing
13. Cheyne-Stokes a pattern of alternating periods of hypopnea or apnea, followed by hyperpnea;
respiration associated with brain damage, heart or kidney failure, or drug overdose
14. compliance a measure of distensibility of the lungs; the amount of change in volume per
(lung) change in pressure across the lung.
15. cyanosis
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a bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate
oxygenation of the blood; more than 5g of hemogloblin/ deciliter of arterial blood
is deoxygenated.
16. Dyspnea shortness of breath
17. epistaxis nosebleed; usually in the Kiesselbach plexus or the Little's area; can occur in PACU
d/t trauma to the nasal veins from nasotracheal tubes or to nasal airways during
anesthesia.
18. Treating epistaxis prompt action to prevent aspiration; position patient head up and flexed forward
toward the chest; cold compresses to the bridge of the nose and neck. If bleeding
is profuse, then suction oral cavity and notify attending. Packing or cautery with
silver nitrate or electric current may be necessary.
19. hypercapnia excessive carbon dioxide (Paco2) in the bloodstream , typically caused by inade-
quate respiration.
20. hyperoxemia increased oxygen (Pao2) in the blood
21. Hyperventilation overventilation of the alveoli in relation to the amount of carbon dioxide produced
by the body.
22. hypocapnia condition of deficient carbon dioxide (Paco2)in the blood
23. hypoventilation deficient movement of air into and out of the lungs, causing hypercapnia
24. hypoxemia deficient oxygen (Pao2) in the blood
25. Hypoxia deficient amount of oxygen reaching the tissues
26. Kussmaul respi- very deep, labored breathing (usually associated with diabetic acidosis and renal
rations failure)
27. Methemoglobin
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