What is Hyperpnea quizlet?
Hyperpnea. Abnormal increased rate with increased depth of breathing.
Which term refers to the collapse of part or all of a lung quizlet?
atelectasis. aka collapsed lung, the collapse of part or all of a lung.
Which of the following leads to unconsciousness and death if not corrected immediately?
asphyxia, the failure or disturbance of the respiratory process brought about by the lack or insufficiency of oxygen in the brain. The unconsciousness that results sometimes leads to death.
What is the term used to describe a respiratory infection that results in pus in the pleural space?
Empyema is a collection of pus in the cavity between the lung and the membrane that surrounds it (pleural space).
What is the difference between tachypnea Bradypnea and apnea?
It is different from apnea, which is a temporary halt in breathing that is most common when a person is sleeping. Bradypnea is also not the same as heavy or labored breathing, the medical term for which is dyspnea. Tachypnea is another separate term that refers to an abnormally fast breathing rate.
What is the definition of Eupnea quizlet?
Eupnea (define) normal breathing at a rate of 14-20 breaths/min.
What causes lung collapse?
Collapsed lung can be caused by an injury to the lung. Injuries can include a gunshot or knife wound to the chest, rib fracture, or certain medical procedures. In some cases, a collapsed lung is caused by air blisters (blebs) that break open, sending air into the space around the lung.
Whats a collapsed lung called?
A pneumothorax (noo-moe-THOR-aks) is a collapsed lung. A pneumothorax occurs when air leaks into the space between your lung and chest wall. This air pushes on the outside of your lung and makes it collapse. A pneumothorax can be a complete lung collapse or a collapse of only a portion of the lung.
What causes asphyxiation?
Asphyxiation is caused by lack of oxygen. It can quickly lead to loss of consciousness, brain injury, or death. Some causes of asphyxiation include drowning, asthma, and choking. Asphyxiation is often caused by accident.
How can you prevent asphyxiation?
Always lay an infant down on their back on a firm mattress. Never place an infant on soft surfaces such as comforter, fluffy rug, or soft mattress. Never put an infant down on a mattress covered with plastic. Keep blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, or plush toys out of the crib.
What is the term used to describe a respiratory infection that results in pus in the pleural space 1 abscess 2 transudate 3 empyema 4 consolidation?
An empyema or empyema-like fluid occurs due to bacterial infection in the pleural space. An effusion is called an empyema when the concentration of leucocytes becomes macroscopically evident as a thick and turbid fluid, ie, pus.
What is para pneumonia?
A parapneumonic effusion refers to the accumulation of exudative pleural fluid associated with an ipsilateral lung infection, mainly pneumonia. Parapneumonic effusions are mainly associated with bacterial infections.
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