hypoxia correct answersa reduced supply of oxygen to tissues below physiological levels despite adequate perfusion of the tissue by blood
hypoxemia correct answersa diminished amount (reduced saturation) of oxygen in arterial blood
hypercapnia correct answersan excess of carbon dioxide in the...
hypoxia correct answersa reduced supply of oxygen to tissues below physiological levels despite
adequate perfusion of the tissue by blood
hypoxemia correct answersa diminished amount (reduced saturation) of oxygen in arterial blood
hypercapnia correct answersan excess of carbon dioxide in the blood
fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) correct answersthe oxygen level inhaled by or delivered to the patient,
expressed in a percentage of atmospheric air
flow rate correct answersthe quantity of oxygen delivered in liters per minute
flow meter correct answersa device used to control the rate of oxygen being delivered in liters per
minute
face tent correct answersa soft, oxygen-delivery mask that fits under the patient's chin, loosely covers
the mouth and nose, and is held in place by an adjustable elastic strap
dyspnea correct answersdifficult or labored breathing
cyanosis correct answersa bluish discoloration, especially of the skin and mucous membranes, due to
excessive concentration of deoxyhemoglobin (hemoglobin not combined with oxygen) in the blood
continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) correct answersa noninvasive, ventilation-assistance
modality that provides a set positive airway pressure throughout the patient's respiratory cycle
carbon dioxide correct answersan odorless, colorless gas resulting from the oxidation of carbon, formed
in the tissues and eliminated by the lungs
, bradypnea correct answersan abnormally slow respiratory rate, usually less than 10 respirations per
minute
bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP) correct answersa noninvasive, ventilation-assistance modality
that provides higher airway pressure during inspiration and lower pressure during expiration, usually
delivered by a face mask
atelectasis correct answersairlessness or collapse of a lung, usually as a result of hypoventilation or
obstruction
apnea correct answerscessation of respiration
incentive spirometer correct answersa resistive breathing device that helps patients exercise their
breathing muscles
intubation correct answersthe insertion of a tube into a body canal or cavity, as in endotracheal
intubation
manual resuscitation bag correct answersa hand-held device consisting of a flexible air chamber attached
to a face mask via a shutter valve and used to provide ventilation to a patient who is not breathing or
who is breathing inadequately; often referred to by the common brand name, Ambu bag
mechanical ventilator correct answersbreathing assistance provided by a ventilator, one of various types
of devices that support and maintain respiratory function
naris correct answersone of the two external orifices of the nose; nostril (plural: nares)
nasal cannula correct answersa common oxygen-delivery device consisting of a length of tubing with two
small prongs that are inserted into the patient's nares
noninvasive ventilation correct answersa type of breathing assistance used to maintain positive airway
pressure and improve alveolar ventilation without the need for an artificial airway
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