Nur 101 - Gas Exchange Study Guide Rated A+

COPD {Ans: Conditions that inhibit ventilation include: ___, rib fractures, diaphragm damage, high altitude, narrowed bronchials, atelectasis, and age}perfusion {Ans: ability of blood to transport O2 and CO2}ventilation {Ans: inhaling O2 and exhaling CO2}fatigue {Ans: which of the following symptoms is a physiological response to respiratory dysfunction? Jaw Pain Flushing Left Arm Pain Fatigue}expiration {Ans: In the respiratory cycle, which is longer: inspiration or expiration?}ABGs {Ans: Lab tests for gas exchange impairment diagnosis include: __ (arterial blood gases), complete blood count, sputum, and biopsy.}