Share AHM Respiratory Therapy
Save to Folder
A device used to moisturize O2 to prevent drying or irritation of mucous membranes.
Humidifier
Identify the term that describes a surgical opening in the trachea for breathing.
Tracheostomy
The purpose of an inhaler
enlarge the bronchioles
Test that measures O2 & CO2 in blood
Arterial blood gases (ABG's)
Name 2 treatments for COPD
bronchodilator, anti-inflammatory meds, expectorants, O2, mucolytic, percussion or postural drainage(any 2)
Signs of oxygen shortage ( Name 3)
Pallor or cyanosis, elevated HR, elevated Resp rate, confusion
O2 administration that uses a single tube. Recommended flow rate 2-6 LPM
nasal catheter
Which has the highest O2 flow rate? nasal cannula, face mask, croup tent, nasal catheter
croup tent
This device concentrates oxygen from room air - Produces 2-4 LPM
Room Concentrator
A position that the body is upright and leaning slightly forward.
Tripod
A position that the body is sitting upright at 90 degrees
High Fowler's
Define auscultation
To listen with a stethoscope.
This device is for exercising lungs by encouraging expansion and gas exchange.
Incentive Spirometer
An abnormal breathing pattern - Rapid & deep breaths, diminishing to apnea.
Cheyne-Stokes
An abnormal breathing pattern - Rapid & deep breaths. Associated with DKA
Kussmaul's
Why do you hyperventilate before and after endotracheal suctioning?
Suctioning removes O2 from the airway.
