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respiratory
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19
Nursing
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03/02/2010

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Term
sputum
Definition
mucous from tht lungs expelled through coughing
Term
pneumonia
Definition
inflammation of the lungs caused by bacteria,viruses,or chemicals.
Term
atelectasis
Definition
a collapsed lung, may be due to hypoventilation or obstruction
Term
pneumothorax
Definition
collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity resulting lung collapse
Term
nasal cannula
Definition
delivers low concentration of O2,its convenient, imprecise percentage
Term
incentive spirometer
Definition
is a device used to measure lung volume and flow, a procedure in which a device is used at bedside at regular intervals to encouarge a pt to breathe deeply
Term
percusssion
Definition
using fingers to tap the body's surface to produce vibration or sound.
Term
normal sputum
Definition
clear or white
Term
grayish( large amount) sputum
Definition
bronchial asthma
Term
yellow, green or a combination of both
Definition
infection
Term
bloody, nasty sputum
Definition
pneumonia
Term
grayish yellow sputum
Definition
tuberculosis
Term
concentrator
Definition
electrical device that filters oxygen from the air and makes it available for therapeutic use
Term
tank
Definition
large green cylinder containing oxygen
Term
liberator
Definition
liquid oxygen that is stored in a barrel-shaped container which changes to gas as it evaporates and goes to the pt
Term
portable tank
Definition
small green oxygen cylinder on a rolling stand that can be used by the pt when they ambulate or leave their rooms
Term
stroller
Definition
a small lighweight canister that can be filled with liquid oxygen directly from the liberator
Term
liters per minute
Definition
L/min.
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