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Concepts Respiratory System - CH 40
EXAM 2
8
Nursing
Not Applicable
04/01/2011

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Term
name the muscles that aid in respiration
Definition
diaphragm
intercostals
abdominal
muscles ion the neck and collarbone
Term
3 =factors that increase cardiac output
Definition
fever, pregnancy, exercise
Term
hypoxia
Definition
inadequate blood supply at the cellular level
decrease in Hgb
decrease in the concentration of oxytgen inspried
Term
clinical signs of hypoxia
Definition
apprehension
restlessness
cant concetrate
LOC decreased
dizzy
increased pulse rate
Term
Respiratory Mechanism Goal
Definition
Maintain:
PaCO2 35-45 mm Hg
PaO2 95-100 mm Hg
Term
Factors effecting oxygenation
Definition
Anemia, CO poisoning
Hypovolemia
Increased Metabolic Rate (exercise, prego, wound healing)
Term
Hypovolemia
Definition
is a state of decreased blood volume; more specifically, decrease in volume of blood plasma
Term
What is perfusion
Definition
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