*Secondary drive* What are the complications from tracheostomy tubes? A buildup of mucus in the tube, dislodge-meant of tube, or infection around stoma What is the pathophysiology of the upper and lower airways? Nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchial tubes, lungs Where are beta 2 receptors located? Lungs What do beta 2 receptors do? Stimulate bronchioles to dilate Where are beta 1 receptors located? heart What do beta 1 receptors do? increase heart rate How many lobes are in the lungs 5 (3 right, 2 left) What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult? 12-20 breaths/min What is the name of the passageway shared by the digestive and respiratory systems for air and food pharynx What part of the respiratory system contains the vocal cords larynx What is the most common location for an airway obstruction pharynx What ring shaped structure forms the lower portion of the larynx cricoid cartilage What is the name of the hollow, semi flexible tube that carries inhaled air from the larynx to the lungs trachea What area is directly posterior to the mouth? oropharynx What is the name of the muscular structure that divides the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity diaphragm What is directly posterior to the nose nasopharynx What happens to your diaphragm during inhalation contracts What leaf shaped structure closes during swallowing to prevent foods and foreign objects from entering the trachea epiglottis What is the name of the cartilaginous ridge in the trachea at which the right and left lungs split carina Where is Sellick's maneuver applied? cricoid cartilage What are the small sacs in the lungs that are responsible for gas exchange alveoli An unresponsive 43 year old male is cool, pale, diaphoretic, and breathing 6 times a minute. Air from the chest cavity is prevented from escaping, usually during closed chest injuries and caused by rub on internal surfaces Tension pneumothorax Tachycardia is? High heart rate Bradycardia is? Low heart rate What is hyperventilation? Increased depth and rate of breathing What is hypoxic drive? It is a backup system to control respirations when oxygen levels fall.
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