Respiratory System Flashcards
Respiratory assessment is something nurses do constantly, so understanding how breathing actually works, from airway anatomy to gas exchange, pays off early. This deck covers the structures involved in breathing along with the mechanics of how air and oxygen move through the body.
Cards also cover lung volumes, control of breathing, and oxygen transport, along with core clinical concepts. Each term includes a clinical note on how the concept shows up in respiratory assessment, such as breath sounds or oxygen saturation.
Who this deck is for
Students in Anatomy & Physiology courses, and anyone reviewing respiratory terminology before the TEAS.
Topics covered
Sample terms
The organs and structures that bring oxygen into the body and remove carbon dioxide.
A flap of cartilage that closes over the laryngeal opening during swallowing.
Tiny air sacs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged with the blood.
The movement of air into the lungs.
Tiny blood vessels surrounding alveoli where respiratory gases are exchanged.
The maximum amount of air exhaled after a maximum inhalation.
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