Gas Exchange & Oxygenation Lecture Notes

These flashcards capture key concepts and vocabulary related to gas exchange and oxygenation in the context of nursing education.

Cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology

The study of the structure and function of the heart and lungs.

Ineffective airway clearance

A nursing diagnosis related to the inability to maintain a clear airway.

Oxygen therapy

The administration of oxygen to improve oxygenation in patients.

SMART goal

A goal setting framework that is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

Dyspnea management

Strategies and interventions to relieve shortness of breath.

Coughing and mobilization of pulmonary secretions

Techniques used to clear mucus from the airways.

Oxygen delivery devices

Equipment used to provide oxygen to patients, such as nasal cannulas and masks.

Environmental factors affecting oxygenation

External conditions that can impact a patient's ability to breathe and maintain oxygen levels.

Clinical Practice Guidelines

Systematically developed recommendations to assist in making clinical decisions.

Nursing history

Collection of data related to a patient's health status and risk factors.

ACUTE care

Immediate medical treatment for patients who are in a severe condition.

Patient Education

Information provided to patients about their health, treatments, and safety precautions.

Ambulation

The ability to walk or move about.

Incentive spirometry

A device to encourage deep breathing and lung expansion.

Cuff of ETT

The inflatable part of an endotracheal tube that helps secure the tube within the trachea.