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normal pH 7.35-7.45

normal CO2 35-45

normal HCO3 22-26

defense mechanisms of filtration; mucociliary clearance system; cough reflex;
respiratory system reflex bronchoconstriction; alveolar macrophages

alveolar compliance elasticity and expandability; how well the lungs move

conditions that increase emphysema
alveolar compliance

obesity; pneumothorax; hemothorax; pleural effusion;
conditions that decrease
pulmonary edema; atelectasis; pulmonary fibrosis;
alveolar compliance
ARDS

oxyhemoglobin relationship between oxygen saturation (pulse ox) and
dissociation curve arterial oxygen

pulse ox of 90% arterial oxygen of 60 mmHg

pulmonary diffusion gas exchange

pulmonary perfusion blood flow

flexible or rigid; NPO preparation and until gag reflex is
bronchoscopy
gone

mediastinoscopy OR procedure; evaluates lymph nodes and/or tumors

pulse oximetry measures saturation of oxygen in the blood

indications for pulse S&S of increased WOB; confusion; wheezing; rales
oximetry

pulmonary function tests measure lung volume, air flow, and diffusion capacity
(PFTs)

, allergic rhinitis; viral rhinitis; rhinosinusitis; pharyngitis;
upper respiratory disorders
peritonsillar abscess; obstructive sleep apnea;

allergic rhinitis allergies and inflammation; intermittent or persistent

viral rhinitis common cold

sinus infection; influenza; acute, chronic, and/or
rhinosinusitis
recurrent

flu vaccine - who should 6+ months old
get it?

flu vaccine - who should < 6 months old; severe allergies to vaccine or
not get it? ingredients; rule out or history of guillain-barre

pharyngitis sore throat

risk of airway obstruction; have trach insertion kit at
peritonsillar abcess
bedside

obstruction and reduced ventilation causing hypoxemia
obstructive sleep apnea
during apneic periods that occur intermittently
(OSA)
throughout the night

what does OSA affect? sleep cycle - memory, learning, decision making

causes of OSA obesity or central (neurological)

risk factors of OSA obesity; male gender; post-menopausal; advanced age

manifestations of OSA snoring; sleepiness; significant other reports

hypertension; stroke; pulmonary hypertension and cor
consequences of OSA
pulmonale; arrhythmias

treatment of OSA CPAP/BiPAP; surgery; weight loss (obesity related)

smoking - more likely to heart disease; stroke; lung cancer
develop

know reasons for quitting; understand expectations; get
smoking - quitting
help; talk to healthcare provider

atelectasis collapse of the alveoli

decreased ventilation or something that blocks the
cause of atelectasis
movement of air into and out of the alveoli

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