SECTION 8 oxygen

the lack of absence of breathing

slow breathing; respirations are fewer than 12 per minutes

a hollow plastic tube, surgically inserted into the chest cavity, between the inner lining and the outer lining of the lung

respirations gradually increasing in rate and depth and then becoming shallow and slow

breathing may stop for 10-20 seconds. This type of respiration is common when the death is near.

an abnormal condition, evidenced by bluish colour in the skin, lips, mucous membranes and nail beds caused by lack of oxygenated blood

sterile and pure water that has been boiled and allowed to cool and condense

difficult, laboured, or painful breathing

normal breathing

a device used to deliver oxygen to a client who needs extra oxygen

a device that connects to an oxygen tank, a portable oxygen generator, or to a wall connection in a hospital

the volume of a substance, such as oxygen or fluids administered over a prescribed period.

bloody sputum to spit

respiration that are more rapid and shallower than normal.

respiration that are slow, shallow and sometimes irregular

a deficiency of oxygen in the cells

the process of inserting an artificial airway

deep, rapid respiration characteristic of diabetic acidosis or other conditions causing acidosis

the use of a machine to move air into and out of the lungs

a device used to deliver oxygen to a client who needs extra oxygen; consists of a plastic tube that fits behind the ears

the inability to breathe deeply and comfortably unless sitting or standing

sitting up and leaning over a table to breathe

devices that help reduce oxygen wastage so that the client's oxygen supply lasts longer and the client can go for longer outings

a harmful chemical or substance on air or water

a device that measures oxygen concentration in arterial blood; consists of computerized monitor and sensor

stoppage of breathing

slow, weak respiration at a rate of fewer than 12 per minutes; respiration are not deep enough to bring oxygen into the lungs

Short of breathing

mucus from respiratory system that is expectorated through the mouth

a surgically created opening through which a portion of the body cavity is brought to the outside environment

the process of withdrawing or sucking up fluid

rapid breathing; respiration are 24 or more per minute.

a surgically created opening through neck into the trachea

a machine used to provide airflow into and out of the lungs

as a support worker, you DO give oxygen. TRUE/FALSE

as a support worker, you assist with oxygen therapy TRUE/FALSE

Saturation, Pulse and Oxygen stands for?

inserted through the mouth and into pharynx