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What is the main stimulus for respiration in clients with chronic lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
What is the main stimulus for respiration in clients with chronic lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
- Nitrogen concentrations
- Methane concentrations
- Carbon dioxide concentrations
- Oxygen concentrations (correct)
Which factor affects oxygenation by increasing the rate and depth of respirations due to physical activity?
Which factor affects oxygenation by increasing the rate and depth of respirations due to physical activity?
- Environment
- Age
- Lifestyle (correct)
- Medications
What is a common manifestation of hypoxia?
What is a common manifestation of hypoxia?
- Increased appetite
- Increased blood pressure
- Rapid, shallow respirations (correct)
- Decreased heart rate
What condition refers to reduced oxygen in the blood and is characterized by low hemoglobin saturation?
What condition refers to reduced oxygen in the blood and is characterized by low hemoglobin saturation?
What can happen if the cerebral cortex faces hypoxia for more than 3 to 5 minutes?
What can happen if the cerebral cortex faces hypoxia for more than 3 to 5 minutes?
How does an acutely hypoxic client usually appear compared to a chronically hypoxic client?
How does an acutely hypoxic client usually appear compared to a chronically hypoxic client?
What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
Which component of respiration involves the movement of air between the atmosphere and the alveoli of the lungs?
Which component of respiration involves the movement of air between the atmosphere and the alveoli of the lungs?
What factor is essential for adequate ventilation of the lungs?
What factor is essential for adequate ventilation of the lungs?
What is the role of gas exchange in respiration?
What is the role of gas exchange in respiration?
What does inspiration refer to in the process of breathing?
What does inspiration refer to in the process of breathing?
Which system must be intact for adequate ventilation to occur?
Which system must be intact for adequate ventilation to occur?
What is the function of diffusion in gas exchange?
What is the function of diffusion in gas exchange?
What does an intact thoracic cavity contribute to in terms of ventilation?
What does an intact thoracic cavity contribute to in terms of ventilation?
What is the role of lung compliance in ventilation?
What is the role of lung compliance in ventilation?
During inspiration, what happens to the thoracic cavity size?
During inspiration, what happens to the thoracic cavity size?
How does surfactant affect lung recoil?
How does surfactant affect lung recoil?
What is tidal volume?
What is tidal volume?
How does diffusion play a role in alveolar gas exchange?
How does diffusion play a role in alveolar gas exchange?
What happens when carbon dioxide pressure is higher in the alveoli than in the blood?
What happens when carbon dioxide pressure is higher in the alveoli than in the blood?
What primarily triggers chemoreceptors to stimulate respiration?
What primarily triggers chemoreceptors to stimulate respiration?
How can excessive hematocrit levels affect oxygen transport?
How can excessive hematocrit levels affect oxygen transport?
What characterizes kussmaul’s breathing?
What characterizes kussmaul’s breathing?
What is one cause of upper airway obstruction as mentioned in the text?
What is one cause of upper airway obstruction as mentioned in the text?
Which nursing diagnosis is related to oxygenation problems as per NANDA International?
Which nursing diagnosis is related to oxygenation problems as per NANDA International?
What is a nursing intervention to facilitate pulmonary ventilation mentioned in the text?
What is a nursing intervention to facilitate pulmonary ventilation mentioned in the text?
How can a nurse promote normal respirations in clients according to the text?
How can a nurse promote normal respirations in clients according to the text?
What is the purpose of abdominal (diaphragmatic) and pursed-lip breathing exercises?
What is the purpose of abdominal (diaphragmatic) and pursed-lip breathing exercises?
How do humidifiers assist in maintaining respiratory health?
How do humidifiers assist in maintaining respiratory health?
Which medication type may be used to treat respiratory problems according to the text?
Which medication type may be used to treat respiratory problems according to the text?
What is the preferred route of administration for the drugs mentioned in the text?
What is the preferred route of administration for the drugs mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of Incentive Spirometry as described in the text?
What is the main purpose of Incentive Spirometry as described in the text?
Which technique involves forceful striking of the skin with cupped hands to help loosen respiratory secretions?
Which technique involves forceful striking of the skin with cupped hands to help loosen respiratory secretions?
When is oxygen therapy typically prescribed for clients as per the text?
When is oxygen therapy typically prescribed for clients as per the text?
Which statement regarding oxygen therapy is true according to the text?
Which statement regarding oxygen therapy is true according to the text?
Which intervention may follow percussion to aid in loosening thick secretions?
Which intervention may follow percussion to aid in loosening thick secretions?
What does Postural Drainage involve?
What does Postural Drainage involve?
What is the purpose of Vibration as mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of Vibration as mentioned in the text?
What happens to lung recoil when surfactant production is reduced?
What happens to lung recoil when surfactant production is reduced?
How does cardiac output affect the rate of oxygen transport to tissues?
How does cardiac output affect the rate of oxygen transport to tissues?
What is the primary role of the body's respiratory center located in the medulla oblongata and pons?
What is the primary role of the body's respiratory center located in the medulla oblongata and pons?
What has the strongest stimulating effect on respiration according to chemoreceptors?
What has the strongest stimulating effect on respiration according to chemoreceptors?
Which component of the respiratory system is responsible for the movement of air between the atmosphere and the alveoli of the lungs?
Which component of the respiratory system is responsible for the movement of air between the atmosphere and the alveoli of the lungs?
What is a crucial factor influencing adequate ventilation of the lungs, as mentioned in the text?
What is a crucial factor influencing adequate ventilation of the lungs, as mentioned in the text?
Which process involves the transport of oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues and carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs?
Which process involves the transport of oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues and carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs?
What is the primary function of gas exchange within the respiratory system?
What is the primary function of gas exchange within the respiratory system?
What is the primary purpose of using Percussion, Vibration, and Postural Drainage techniques in respiratory care?
What is the primary purpose of using Percussion, Vibration, and Postural Drainage techniques in respiratory care?
In oxygen therapy, why is the concentration of oxygen considered more important than the liter flow per minute?
In oxygen therapy, why is the concentration of oxygen considered more important than the liter flow per minute?
Which scenario would indicate a need for oxygen therapy for a client according to the text?
Which scenario would indicate a need for oxygen therapy for a client according to the text?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by insufficient oxygen anywhere in the body, from the inspired gas to the tissues?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by insufficient oxygen anywhere in the body, from the inspired gas to the tissues?
Why is a low-flow oxygen system considered essential for clients with COPD?
Why is a low-flow oxygen system considered essential for clients with COPD?
What clinical manifestation may be present due to hypoxemia in a client?
What clinical manifestation may be present due to hypoxemia in a client?
In terms of respiration, which pattern is characterized by a slow rate and may be seen in clients who have taken drugs like morphine?
In terms of respiration, which pattern is characterized by a slow rate and may be seen in clients who have taken drugs like morphine?
What distinguishes the appearance of an acutely hypoxic client from that of a chronically hypoxic client?
What distinguishes the appearance of an acutely hypoxic client from that of a chronically hypoxic client?
What is the purpose of kussmaul’s breathing as described in the text?
What is the purpose of kussmaul’s breathing as described in the text?
How does orthopnea differ from dyspnea based on the text?
How does orthopnea differ from dyspnea based on the text?
Which intervention can help promote oxygenation as per the text?
Which intervention can help promote oxygenation as per the text?
How can humidifiers contribute to maintaining respiratory health according to the text?
How can humidifiers contribute to maintaining respiratory health according to the text?
