hyperventilation, if someone is blowing off too much CO2 they become more Correct Answer- Alkaline,
respiratory alkalosis
if a patient's lung are not functioning very well and they are unable to remove or blow off CO2
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hyperventilation, if someone is blowing off too much CO2 they become more Correct Answer- Alkaline,
respiratory alkalosis
if a patient's lung are not functioning very well and they are unable to remove or blow off CO2 very well,
the CO2 will build up in their system becoming Correct Answer- acidic, respiratory acidosis
Perfusion Correct Answer- is adequate arterial blood flow through the peripheral tissues (peripheral
perfusion) and blood that is pumped by the heart to oxygenate major body organs (central perfusion)
upper respiratory tract Correct Answer- nose, sinuses, pharynx, larynx
Lower respiratory tract Correct Answer- Lungs,Trachea, two mainstem bronchi, lobar, segmental, and
subsegmental bronchi; bronchioles; alveolar ducts; alveoli
common cause of respiratory ailments Correct Answer- Cigarette smoke
Nursing care of a patient experiencing upper respiratory system disorders Correct Answer- maintaining a
patent airway to allow adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Along with a focused respiratory assessment, the nurse will utilize information obtained from the
patient and family during the admission history interview. Information regarding the patient's history of
upper respiratory disorders, smoking, and environmental exposures will be utilized to determine the
necessary testing and treatment
Normal Changes in Aging Adults Correct Answer- Alveoli function decreases
Ability to cough decreases
Lungs loose residual volume, vital capacity and gas exchange decreases.
Respiratory muscles atrophy
Vascular resistance increases, capillary flow decreases
Susceptibility to infection increases.
The turbinates Correct Answer- thre
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