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| name 3 processes of respiration and what happens during them |
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Definition
ventilation-exchanges of gases via the air way
diffusion-oxygen and carbdon dioxide0 goes to the avelio and capilliries
Perfusion- the transfer of blood
Perfusion |
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| 3 points on how o2 gets to tissues |
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Definition
c02 senses by chemo receptors
brainstem causes breath via phrenic nerve
Diaphram contracts |
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Term
| what happens during inspiration? |
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Definition
diaphram contracts,
intraplueral
intrapulmonic
atmospheric pressure occurs
Chest wall expands |
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Term
| what happens during expiration? |
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Definition
chest wall relaxes
elastic recoil causes thorax and lung space to decrease in size
Pressure gradient created in thoracic cavity |
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Term
| 4 indications that a patient may need oxygen |
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Definition
inadequate respirations
C/C short of breath
pale or cyanosed skin color
Decreased Sp02 |
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Term
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Definition
increase oxygen content of blood
which decreases patient workload |
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Term
| how much oxygen is carried in hemoglobin vs the percent dissolved in blood |
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Definition
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Term
| name 2 complications of oxygen administration |
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Definition
nose bleeds
reduction of hypoxic drive |
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Term
| list common types of oxygen tanks and their tank factors |
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Definition
D- 400L- tf- .16
E- 625L tf-.28
M- 3450L tf 1.56 |
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Term
| what is the formula for tank life |
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Definition
tank psi- saftey psi x tank factor= litres
Litres/ litres per minute=minutes |
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Term
| 3 safety methods for handling oxygen tanks |
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Definition
never stand tank on its end
never use near people smoking, fire or in areas of intense heat
make sure the tank is safely secured at all times |
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Term
| 5 steps to setting up portable oxygen |
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Definition
Pull off the safety tab
Crack tank to get rid of debris
apply regulator
attach oxygen tubing to regulater |
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Term
| 6 types of oxygen delivery systems |
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Definition
Nasal prongs
Simple facemask
partial rebreather
Non rebreather mask
Ventri mask
Big valve mask |
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