Nur 169 Chapter 28 Respiratory Care 81 Complete Solutions Graded A+.

Nur 169 Chapter 28 Respiratory Care 81
Complete Solutions Graded A+.
Nur 169 Chapter 28 Respiratory Care 81
Complete Solutions Graded A+.
The Mechanics of Breathing - ANSWER Diffusion

Inhalation

Exhalation



Diffusion - ANSWER Oxygen and carbon dioxide move across to alveolar cell membranes and then into
cell membranes of the capillaries around the alveoli



Inhalation - ANSWER Inspiration



Exhalation - ANSWER Expiration



Respiratory center - ANSWER Nerves and a chemical control mechanism contribute to the regulation of
respirations

The medulla

Automatically controls inhalation



Chemical regulation - ANSWER Influenced by chemoreceptors located in the carotid and aortic bodies
and in the medulla of the brain



Chronic lung disease - ANSWER People who have severe chronic lung disease gradually develop a
different stimulus to breathe



External respiration - ANSWER Occurs between the alveoli and capillaries



Internal respiration - ANSWER Occurs between the bloodstream and the body cells

, Nur 169 Chapter 28 Respiratory Care 81
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The pleura - ANSWER Allows the lungs to hold pressure and promotes movement



Assessing respiratory status - ANSWER Color of skin and mucous membranes

Respiratory effort

Cough

Chest assessment

Oxygenation status

Oxygen saturation



Cyanosis - ANSWER Bluish discoloration of the skin

Immediate physician notification



Dyspneic - ANSWER Difficulty breathing



Orthopneic - ANSWER Difficulty breathing while lying flat



Cough can be - ANSWER Productive or Non-productive



Productive cough - ANSWER Coughing up sputum or excessive mucus



Non-productive cough - ANSWER Cough that does not result in coughing up secretions

Dry, harsh cough



Chest assessment - ANSWER Palpation

Look

Feel