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HOSA: Med Term Respiratory Part 3
This deck covers key medical terminology related to respiratory conditions and diagnostic tests, including definitions, descriptions, and alternative names.
define TACHYPNEA
abnormally fast respiration (> 20/min)
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Definition
define TACHYPNEA
abnormally fast respiration (> 20/min)
define DYSPNEA
difficult/painful breathing
aka: dyspnea
shortness of breath
describe HYPERPNEA
gen w/exertion, high altitude, anemia, or sepsis; breathe deeper & more rapid than @ rest
describe HYPERVENTILATION
faster, deeper, & excessive breathing decreasing CO2 in blood; s/s: anxiety, dizziness, numbness, rapid breathing, tingling hands/feet
define HYPOVENTILATION
shallow/slow respiration
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
define TACHYPNEA | abnormally fast respiration (> 20/min) |
define DYSPNEA | difficult/painful breathing |
aka: dyspnea | shortness of breath |
describe HYPERPNEA | gen w/exertion, high altitude, anemia, or sepsis; breathe deeper & more rapid than @ rest |
describe HYPERVENTILATION | faster, deeper, & excessive breathing decreasing CO2 in blood; s/s: anxiety, dizziness, numbness, rapid breathing, tingling hands/feet |
define HYPOVENTILATION | shallow/slow respiration |
aka: hypoventilation | hypopnea |
define EXPECTORATION | coughing/spitting up saliva/mucus/fluid |
define HEMOPTYSIS | spitting up blood/blood stained sputum |
describe ANOXIA | absence of O2 in body even w/good blood flow; >4 min = irreversible brain damage |
describe HYPOXIA | deficient O2 levels in body, less severe than anoxia |
cause: hypoxia | trauma, lung disease, cardiovascular problems, carbon monoxide poisoning, high altitudes |
define ASPHYXIA | loss of consciousness when not enough O2 |
describe CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING | high CO interfere w/using O2; s/s: nausea, vomiting, dizziness, SOB, headaches, lethargy, confusion |
define HYPERCAPNIA | weirdly high CO2 buildup in blood |
aka: hypercapnia | CO2 retention |
define HYPOXEMIA | low O2 levels in blood |
describe RESPIRATORY FAILURE | respiratory acidosis; O2 dangerously low or CO2 dangerously high |
define ORTHOPNEA | breathing easier when sitting up |
define RALES | abnormal crackling sound w/inhalation indicating fluid or mucus |
define RHONCHI | coarse rattling/high pitched snoring indicating narrowing of air passageway |
define WHEEZING | high pitched sound w/exhalation |
describe DIPTHERIA | serious infection of nose & throat where thick sheet of gray matter covers pharynx obstructing air; preventable w/vaccine |
define SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME (SARS) | potentially fatal viral infection affecting respiratory & can cause multiorgan failure |
define BRONCHOSCOPY | camera thru nose/mouth to airways |
define LARYNGOSCOPY | flexible/rigid camera thru mouth |
define PEAK FLOW METER | measure air flow out of lungs |
define POLYSOMNOGRAPHY | physiological activity during sleep |
aka: polysomnograohy | sleep study |
describe PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTS (PFTs) | tests measure volume. air flow, & gas exchange; factors being gender, height, & sex |
define SPIROMETER | tool measures air capacity & time for every breath |
define PULSE OXIMETER | on finger/earlobe to measure O2 saturation |
define SPUTUM CYTOLOGY | mucus coughed up & examined for cancer |
describe SPUTUM CULTURE & SENSITIVITY | mucus coughed up & monitor for bacterial growth, if growth test sensitivity/resistance to antibiotics; diagnostic & treatment |
define TB SKIN TESTING | small amnt of tuberculin purified protein derivative injected under skin & check reaction 48 hrs later |
aka: TB skin testing | Mantoux PPD skin test |
define PULMONARY ANGIOGRAPHY | x-ray visual of arteries & veins w/contrast |
define ARTERIAL BLOOD GASSES (test) {ABGs} | assess levels of O2 & CO2 in blood |
describe SWEAT TEST | aid diagnosis of CF by measuring sodium in sweat; stimulate sweat w/chemical & electrode |
describe VENTILATION/PERFUSION (V/Q) SCAN | nuclear medicine diagnostic w/inhalation of radioactive air to see if lungs fill & inject dye to see blood flow |