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Oxygenation
MCC 1245
35
Nursing
Not Applicable
10/31/2010

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Term
Bronchodilators
Definition
Albuterol (Proventil)
Montelukast (Singular)
Theophyline (Slo-bid)
Tiotropium (Spiriva)
Term
Steriods
Definition
Budesonide (Pulmicort)
Prednisone
Term
Mast Cell Stabilizers
Definition
Cromolyn sodium (Intal, Nasalcrom)
Term
Antihistamines
Definition
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Loratadine (Claratin)
Certizine (Zyrtec)
Term
Nasal Cannula
Definition
1L = 24%
2L = 28%
3L = 32%
4L = 36%
5L = 40%
6L = 44%
Term
Simple Face Mask
Definition
Delivers 35 - 60% Oxygen
Flow meter 6 - 10L
Term
Partial Rebreather
Definition
Delivers 70 - 90% oxygen
Flow Meter 10-15L
Term
Non-Rebreather
Definition
Delivers 60 - 100% oxygen
Flow Meter 15L
Term
Venturi Mask - most precise
Definition
Adjust dial
Set flow meter according to dial
Term
Dyspnea
Definition
Difficult or labored breathing
Term
Hypoxemia
Definition
Deficient oxygenation of the blood
Term
Hypoxia
Definition
Inadequate amount of oxygen available to the cells
Term
Tachypnea
Definition
Rapid rate of breathing
Term
Atelectasis
Definition
Incomplete expansion or collapse of a part of the lung
Term
Pleural Effusion
Definition
Fluid in the pleural space
Term
Pneumothorax
Definition
Air in the pleural space
Term
Perfusion
Definition
Process by which oxygenated blood passes through body tissues
Term
Diffusion
Definition
Movement of solutes from an area of high concentration to low concentration
Term
Medulla
Definition
Primary stimulus in healthy person; senses increased CO2 & H+ ion
Term
Chemoreceptors
Definition
Located in the Aortic arch & carotid bodies; sense decrease O2 level
Term
Proprioceptors
Definition
Respond to body movement and increased ventilation
Term
Ventilation
Definition
Movement of air in and out of lungs
Term
Pulse oximetry - measures O2 attached to Hemoglobin
Definition
Normal 95 - 100%; treat is less then 92%. *Low hemoglobin levels will give a false reading.
Term
Supplemental Oxygen Benefits
Definition
Increase O2 availability
Reduces the work of breathing
Decreases the work of the heart
Term
Supplement Oxygen Risks
Definition
Damages pulmonary tissue
Impairs stimulus to breath
Constricts retinal blood vessels
Combustable
Increase infection
Term
Albuterol
Definition
Proventil
Term
Montelukast
Definition
Singular
Term
Theophyline
Definition
Slo-bid
Term
Tiotropium
Definition
Spiriva
Term
Budesonide
Definition
Pulmicort
Term
Prednisone
Definition
Prednisone
Term
Cromolyn Sodium
Definition
Intal, Nasalcrom
Term
Diphenhydramine
Definition
Benadryl
Term
Loratadine
Definition
Claratin
Term
Cetrizine
Definition
Zyrtec
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