NRSG 2220 Exam 3 (second edition) 100% Verified
moving air in/out of lungs, inspiration and expiration
pulmonary ventilation
gas exchange between atmospheric air and alveoli
respiration
oxygenated blood passes through body tissues
perfusion
What are the three things required for normal function of the respiratory system?
airway system, alveolar system, cardiovascular system
What makes up the upper respiratory tract?
nose, pharynx, larynx, epiglottis
What makes up the lower respiratory tract?
trachea, right and left main stem bronchi, segmental bronchi, and terminal bronchioles
traps cells, particles, and debris; prevents underlying tissue from irritation, you need to
maintain adequate H2O intake to keep it thin
mucus
hair-like projections that propel trapped material toward upper airway to be removed by
,coughing
cilia
reduces surface tension, preventing alveolar collapse
surfactant
chest
thoracic structure
the active phase of ventilation, involves movement of muscles and the thorax to bring air
into the lungs
inspiration
the passive phase of ventilation, movement of air out of the lungs
expiration
gas exchange, refers to the intake of oxygen and release of carbon dioxide, occurs via
diffusion
respiration
What are some factors that affect respiration?
level of health, medications, lifestyle, environment, psychological condition
difficult or labored breathing
dyspnea
temporary cessation of breathing
, apnea
shortness of breath that occurs while lying flat and is relieved by sitting or standing,
elevate head of bed to improve respiration
orthopnea
when you have high levels of carbon dioxide in your blood
hypercapnia
contributes to the appearance of leaning forward
kyphosis
happens when the lungs become overfilled (hyperinflated) with air — like a balloon — as
they work harder; this keeps the rib cage open or expanded for a long time
barrel chest
cleaning mechanism to keep airway clear of secretions ("dry" is when nothing comes up
an "productive" is when sputum comes up)
cough
restricted airways
wheeze
respiratory secretions
sputum production
shortness of breath, subjective
moving air in/out of lungs, inspiration and expiration
pulmonary ventilation
gas exchange between atmospheric air and alveoli
respiration
oxygenated blood passes through body tissues
perfusion
What are the three things required for normal function of the respiratory system?
airway system, alveolar system, cardiovascular system
What makes up the upper respiratory tract?
nose, pharynx, larynx, epiglottis
What makes up the lower respiratory tract?
trachea, right and left main stem bronchi, segmental bronchi, and terminal bronchioles
traps cells, particles, and debris; prevents underlying tissue from irritation, you need to
maintain adequate H2O intake to keep it thin
mucus
hair-like projections that propel trapped material toward upper airway to be removed by
,coughing
cilia
reduces surface tension, preventing alveolar collapse
surfactant
chest
thoracic structure
the active phase of ventilation, involves movement of muscles and the thorax to bring air
into the lungs
inspiration
the passive phase of ventilation, movement of air out of the lungs
expiration
gas exchange, refers to the intake of oxygen and release of carbon dioxide, occurs via
diffusion
respiration
What are some factors that affect respiration?
level of health, medications, lifestyle, environment, psychological condition
difficult or labored breathing
dyspnea
temporary cessation of breathing
, apnea
shortness of breath that occurs while lying flat and is relieved by sitting or standing,
elevate head of bed to improve respiration
orthopnea
when you have high levels of carbon dioxide in your blood
hypercapnia
contributes to the appearance of leaning forward
kyphosis
happens when the lungs become overfilled (hyperinflated) with air — like a balloon — as
they work harder; this keeps the rib cage open or expanded for a long time
barrel chest
cleaning mechanism to keep airway clear of secretions ("dry" is when nothing comes up
an "productive" is when sputum comes up)
cough
restricted airways
wheeze
respiratory secretions
sputum production
shortness of breath, subjective
