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| At the end of a normal relaxed breath, the lung contains a volume of gas known as the? |
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| Functional residual capacity (FRC) (A combination of expiratory reserve volume and residual volume) |
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| Obstructive lung diseases, including asthma and cystic fibrosis (CF), may _____ FRC secondary to gas trapping in the lungs. |
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| ______ is the volume of gas in the lungs at the end of a maximal exhalation? |
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| _______ is the difference between TLC and RV? |
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| Normally, about ______% of each tidal breath fills the anatomic dead space (non-gas exchanging parts of the respiratory system). |
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| In a patient with disordered gas exchange, will hypercapnia or hypoxemia manifest first? |
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| hypoxemia will manifest first (hypercapnia is a relatively late manifestation) |
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| What is this definition: An under-ventilated lung continues to be perfused, and the blood returning from that area is deoxygenated |
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| The primary filter for large particles? |
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| The most important reflex mechanism that protects the lungs is the _____? |
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| Normal rate (breaths/min) is what for preterm? Term? 5yr old? 10 yr old? 15 yr old? & Adult? |
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| Preterm: 40-60; Term: 30-40; 5 yr: 25; 10 yr: 20; 15 yr: 16; Adult: 12 |
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| increased depth of respiration is called? |
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| forced expiration against a partially closed glottis is called? |
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| increased work of breathing during inspiration can be caused by what? and what sound does this usually make? |
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| Upper airway obstruction; stridor |
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| increased work of breathing during expiration can be caused by what? and what sound does this usually make? |
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| lower airway obstruction; wheeze |
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| Fluid or secretions in small airways may produce a sound that is characteristic of crumpling cellophane? |
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| Sudden onset of coughing after a choking episode suggests what? |
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| a daily cough lasting longer than 6 weeks |
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| Obstructive disease has (low or high) flow rates, & (increased or decreased) RV or FRC? |
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