nsg 3012 Discussion Breathing Heart and Lungs
nsg 3012 Discussion Breathing Heart and Lungs
nsg 3012 Discussion Breathing Heart and Lungs
Week 3 discussion
Breathing, Heart, and Lungs
An anxious patient is having rapid and shallow breathing.
After a few moments, he complains of a tingling sensation.
What could be the causes of this tingling sensation?
What are the various patterns of respiration and their
significance?
Ethnicity and culture influence risk factors for heart
disease. Do you agree? Why or why not?
What is the technique of percussion and palpation of the
chest wall for tenderness, symmetry, bulges, fremitus, and thoracic expansion?
Explain.
Would you anticipate hearing hyper-resonance on a patient
with a history of tobacco use? Why or why not?
What are the mechanics of breathing with reference to lung
borders and the anatomical structure of the lungs and diaphragm?
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Summary: What’s the Connection? Your Heart Can Affect Your Breathing
The heart and lungs work together to make sure the body has the oxygen-rich blood it needs to function properly.
The Pulmonary Loop The right side of the heart picks up the oxygen-poor blood from the body and moves it to the lungs for cleaning and re-oxygenating.
The Systemic Loop Once the blood is re-oxygenated, the left side of the heart moves the blood throughout the body so that every part receives the oxygen it needs.
The close connection between the heart and lungs means that breathing problems can be caused by issues in either the heart or lungs, or both.
Pay attention to breathing and heart functions. Remember that both the heart and lung can be sources of breathing problems. See the doctor when something does not seem right.
Symptoms Of A Heart/Lung Condition Can Include:
unexplained shortness of breath
low oxygen levels
chest pain
near-fainting/fainting
fatigue
palpitations
heart failure
Common Problems Related To The Heart/Lung Connection Are:
exercise intolerance
fatigue
irregular heartbeats
sleep apnea
asthma
bronchitis
weak heart muscle
shortness of breath
emphysema
pulmonary hypertension
heart attack