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define ventilation
exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs.
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define diffusion
passage of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the alveoli and RBC, you measure it w/ pulse oximetry
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define perfusion.
flow of blood to and from the pulmonary capillaries.
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Defien respiration. name 3 ways to describe it.
- VS responsible for evaluating the ffectiveness of the ventilatory process of oxygen adn carbon dioxide exchange
- rate= 12 to 20/min
- depth
- rhythm
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what are the normal value for pulse ox? what are the acceptable values?
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86% SO2 indicates?
80% SO2 indicates?
- emergency
- life threatening
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what is the respiratory rate of a new born?
what is the respiratory rate of school-age children?
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how do women breathe? How do men breathe?
- thoracic muscles and chest movements= women
- diaphragmatic breathers= men
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what type of things will increase the rate of respiration?
- pain
- anxiety
- smoking
- body position
- medications
- impaired oxygen carrying capacity of the blood
- illnesses
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In what position would you like a client to be in to count respirations?
semi-fowlers
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How long should you count respirations?
how long should you count if respirations are irregular?
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what is hypoxemia? what are complication and nursing interventions?
- SaO2 <90%
- ensure prope is on properly
- confirm that oxygen delivery system is functioning
- place client in semi-fowlers or fowlers position to maximize ventillation
- encourage deep breathing
- assess for signs of hypoexmia
- assess/monitor VS, report significant findings to primary care provider
- remain w/ the client and provide emotional support to decrease anxiety
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what are signs of hypoexmia?
- tachypnea
- tachycardia
- restlessness
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