Definitions Study Guide 2 Worksheet

surgical interruption of pain pathways in the spinal cord
discomfort that originates at the skin level
naturally produced morphine-like chemicals
someone who pretends to be sick or in pain
chemicals that stimulate nociceptors
nerve receptors that transmit pain impulses
surgical sectioning of a nerve root close to the spinal cord
discomfort generated from deeper connective tissue
oral dose that provides the same level of pain relief as a
excessive levels of carbon dioxide in the blood
insufficient oxygen within arterial blood
inadequate oxygen at the cellular level
a technique for deep breathing using a calibrated device, encourages clients to reach a goal-directed volume of inspired air
oxygen delivery device in which all the exhaled air leaves the mask rather than partially entering the reservoir bag
hypoventilation
delivery of 100% oxygen at 3 times the normal atmospheric pressure in an air tight chamber
a lipoprotein produced by cells in the alveoli that promotes elasticity of lungs and enhances gas diffusion
the client is in a seated position with the arms supported on pillows or the arm rests on a chair
oxygen delivery device that mixes a precise amount of oxygen and atmospheric air
is a noninvasive, transcutaneous technique for periodically or continuously monitoring the oxygen saturation of blood
a gauge used to regulate the amount of oxygen delivered to the client and is attached to the oxygen source
The portion of oxygen in relation toe total inspired gas or the fraction of inspired oxygen
relief for a caregiver
providing relief from distressing symptoms, easing pain. and enhancing quality of
covering for a dead body