CAPA Certification
acidemia - Answer-lower than normal blood pH; increased hydrogen ions
Acidosis - Answer-pH < 7.35; process that leads to an increase of hydrogen ion concentration in the
blood
adventitious breath sounds - Answer-Abnormal breath sounds such as wheezing, stridor, rhonchi, and
crackles.
apnea - Answer-absence of breathing
alkalemia - Answer-blood pH > 7.45; decreased hydrogen ion concentration
Alkalosis - Answer-process that leads to decreased hydrogen ions concentration
Apneustic breathing - Answer-Abnormal respiration marked by prolonged inspiration interrupted by
occasional expiration
atelectasis - Answer-collapse of alveoli
, bradypnea - Answer-Slow breathing (less than 8/min)
bronchiectasis - Answer-dilation of the bronchi
bronchospasm - Answer-constriction of bronchi caused by spasm of the peribronchial smooth muscle
central sleep apnea - Answer-sleep disorder with periods of interrupted breathing due to a disruption in
signals sent from the brain that regulate breathing
Cheyne-Stokes respiration - Answer-a pattern of alternating periods of hypopnea or apnea, followed by
hyperpnea; associated with brain damage, heart or kidney failure, or drug overdose
compliance (lung) - Answer-a measure of distensibility of the lungs; the amount of change in volume per
change in pressure across the lung.
cyanosis - Answer-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.
Dyspnea - Answer-shortness of breath
epistaxis - Answer-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.
Treating epistaxis - Answer-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.
acidemia - Answer-lower than normal blood pH; increased hydrogen ions
Acidosis - Answer-pH < 7.35; process that leads to an increase of hydrogen ion concentration in the
blood
adventitious breath sounds - Answer-Abnormal breath sounds such as wheezing, stridor, rhonchi, and
crackles.
apnea - Answer-absence of breathing
alkalemia - Answer-blood pH > 7.45; decreased hydrogen ion concentration
Alkalosis - Answer-process that leads to decreased hydrogen ions concentration
Apneustic breathing - Answer-Abnormal respiration marked by prolonged inspiration interrupted by
occasional expiration
atelectasis - Answer-collapse of alveoli
, bradypnea - Answer-Slow breathing (less than 8/min)
bronchiectasis - Answer-dilation of the bronchi
bronchospasm - Answer-constriction of bronchi caused by spasm of the peribronchial smooth muscle
central sleep apnea - Answer-sleep disorder with periods of interrupted breathing due to a disruption in
signals sent from the brain that regulate breathing
Cheyne-Stokes respiration - Answer-a pattern of alternating periods of hypopnea or apnea, followed by
hyperpnea; associated with brain damage, heart or kidney failure, or drug overdose
compliance (lung) - Answer-a measure of distensibility of the lungs; the amount of change in volume per
change in pressure across the lung.
cyanosis - Answer-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.
Dyspnea - Answer-shortness of breath
epistaxis - Answer-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.
Treating epistaxis - Answer-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.
