NU 129- Test 2 - Ch 20, 28, 22, 21 Study Guide with Complete Solutions

NU 129- Test 2 - Ch 20, 28, 22, 21 Study Guide with Complete Solutions environment - Ans:-the total of all elements and conditions that surround us and influence our development ventilation - Ans:-the process or act of supplying a building or room continuously with fresh air humidity - Ans:-the amount of moisture in the air range from 30% to 50% alarm fatigue - Ans:-occurs when nurse become desensitized to patient care alarms and then miss or delay the response to an alarm biohazard - Ans:-a biologic agent, chemical, or condition acute radiation sickness (ARS) - Ans:-develops when most or all the body is exposed to a high dose of radiation usually over a short period ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 2/10 poison - Ans:-a substance that when ingested, inhaled, absorbed, applied, injected or developed within the body may cause functional or structural disturbances bioterrorism - Ans:-the release of pathogenic microorganisms into a community to achieve political and /or military goals Aveoli - Ans:-Air sacs Inspiration - Ans:-Breathing in air Expiration - Ans:-Breathing out Anoxia - Ans:-Condition of being without oxygen Respiration insufficiency - Ans:-The body's inability to meet it's oxygen needs and remove excess amounts of carbon dioxide. Hypoxemia - Ans:-decreased level of oxygen in the blood Hypoxia - Ans:-Less oxygen available to meet cellular needs. Hypercapnia - Ans:-Excessive carbon dioxide in the blood Tachypnea - Ans:-Fast breathing Stridor - Ans:-Harsh or high-pitched respiratory sound, caused by an obstruction of the air passages ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 3/10 Cyanosis - Ans:-A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes. Retractions - Ans:-Muscles moving inward on inspiration Cannula - Ans:-A tube for insertion into a cavity Expectorate - Ans:-Cough or spit out phlegm from the throat or lungs Nebulizer - Ans:-A device that dispenses liquid in a fine spray Humidifier - Ans:-Device supplying moisture Tenacious - Ans:-Sticky, thick secretions Tracheostomy - Ans:-Creation of an artificial opening into the trachea Endotracheal - Ans:-Pertaining to within the trachea Apnea - Ans:-Absence of breathing Atelectasis - Ans:-Collapsed area of the lung Obturator - Ans:-A curved guide that helps tube placement when it is inserted adventitious sounds - Ans:-Abnormal lung so