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5 Factors affecting Respiratory Function?
- 1. Body position- Sitting up to expand lungs
- 2. Environmental- Anxiety, allergies, humidity, etc.
- 3. Lifestyle and habits- smoking, obesity, ect.
- 4. Increased difficulty breathing
- 5. Medical Conditions- COPD, ect.
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Acute means?
Now. New. Current.
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Chronic means?
Long term.
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Cardiovascular System- Blood transports what 3 things?
- 1. Nutrients and oxygen to the tissues.
- 2. CO2
- 3. Waste products to organs for excretion
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Respiratory System- exchanges?
Gases
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What 3 are the most reliable indicators of gas exchange?
O2, CO2, & pH
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What does the respiratory system do for protection?
Cleans inspired air, prevents infection and aspiration, & warms and humidifies inspired air.
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Hemoptysis is?
Coughing up blood
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Dyspnea is?
Shortness of breath
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What is DOE?
Dyspnea on Exertion
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If client has chest pain, ask what?
Location, characteristics (stabbing, radiation, etc), duration, aggravating or alleviating factors
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