Test 4 Navy Corpsman Respiratory Latest Version Graded A+

Test 4 Navy Corpsman Respiratory Latest Version Graded A+ Apnea No breathing Cyanosis A bluish or purplish color of the skin due to insufficient oxygen levels in the blood Diffusion A process by which molecules move from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration Dyspnea Difficult and labored breathing; shortness of breath Hypoxia A deficiency of oxygen reaching the tissues of the body Intercostal Situated or extending between the ribs 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. Inhalation Active process in which the muscle of the rib cage and the diaphragm contract. Exhalation Passive process during which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm relax Breathing Classified as adequate ( sustains life) or inadequate ( does not sustain life ) Ventilation Process of inhaling and exhaling Respiration Refers to the exchange of gases between the alveoli and the blood and between the blood and the cells. D Cylinder 350 liters of oxygen E Cylinder 625 liter of oxygen M Cylinder 3000 liters of oxygen G Cylinder 5300 liters of oxygen H Cylinder 6900 liters of oxygen Always use medical-grade oxygen that is no older than... 5 years Two questions to consider when assessing a patient's airway? "Is the airway open?" and "Will the airway stay open?" Cough The most symptom of respiratory