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A series of questions and answers related to airway management and respiratory emergencies. It covers topics such as airway obstruction, copd, asthma, pneumothorax, and pulmonary edema. Designed to test knowledge and understanding of these critical medical concepts.
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what is the the rate you should provide assisted ventilations to a child1 ventilation every 3 to 5 seconds
what is the term used for someone having difficulty breathingdyspnea
what is the stage called after respiratory distress if the condition has worsenedrespiratory arrest
for respiration to occur there must be an open _________ to the lungs, the lungs must beprovided with sufficient _________, a __________ exchange must occur, and the lungsmust inflate and deflate with an ____________ rhythm
what is one of the most common respiratory emergencies?airway obstruction (choking)
a breathing problem can occur from shock, which is a what?a circulatory emergency where the system fails to adequately circulate oxygen rich blood. what is it called when there is an insufficient amount of oxygen delivered to the cellshypoxia
complications from a general anesthesia may cause ____________hypoxia
signs of a ___________ impairment may indicate a respiratory emergency because theyare interconnected circulatory match these words to the examples given: A. Abnormal skin characteristics B. Neurologicaleffects
If a unresponsive pt has a pulse but is not breathing, this indicates one of these twofactors:
what are the two types of obstructions?1. Anatomical airway obstruction
what is the most common obstruction in an unresponsive ptthe tongue because muscles relax when deprived from oxygen
Foreign-body airway obstructions (FBAO) may occur from objects but also from:vomit, mucus, or saliva
what is a FBAO also referred to as?a mechanical obstruction
is drinking alcohol a common cause for an FBAO? and why?yes, alcohol dulls the nerves that aid swallowing
during a partial airway obstruction, what is the most effective position?seated and slightly leaning forward
choking can cause anxiety which can aggravate what conditions?angina and asthma
how many times should you preform 1 of the 3 FBAO interventions before cycling to the
This simulates a cough, forcing trappedair in the lungs to dislodge the object from the airway. Abdominal thrusts Abdominal thrusts is not suitable for:geriatric pts and pregnant women
during Abdominal thrusts you grasp your fist with your other hand, then you give ______quick __________ thrusts into the abdomen, checking after each one to see if theobstruction has been cleared.
what should you do if the pt goes unresponsive without clearing the FBAO?do 30 chest compressions
a pt who has had FBAO interventions is what type of transport
what are the three clinical conditions associated with COPD1. emphysema
cigarette smoke) Chronic bronchitis is characterized by a productive cough that has persisted for at least________ __________ per year for __________ consecutive years
what is the the portion immediatelybefore the alveoli terminal bronchioles Bronchospasm is :a condition that affects the terminal bronchioles during chronic Bronchospasm, the terminal bronchioles can :
what is asthmarespiratory condition narrows the air passages makes breathing difficult
how do the air passages become constricted or narrowed during an asthma attackaffects the Bronchi
Asthma is most common in children and young adults. It may be triggered by an allergicreaction to food, pollen, a drug, or an insect sting. what are three more examples asthma can be triggered?1. emotional distress
how many times should you shake an inhalerthree for four times
what is a nebulizer
pts suffering from pneumothorax will also display these 5 symptoms:1. Nausea.
what are 3 examples of disorders that cause fluid to back up in the blood vessels thatcarry blood away from the lungs and to the heart
what happens when fluid builds up in the lungs?the amount of o2 entering the blood decreases
what is the most common condition to cause pulmonary edemaCHF
what is CHFcongestive heart failure
what are 5 other conditions cause pulmonary edema1. pneumothorax
what causes a pulmonary embolismThe embolus of the pulmonary artery is caused by a clot of other foreign material that has traveled from another part of the circulatory system
what is a embolusanything that moves through the blood vessels until it reaches a vessel that is too small to let it pass this common disorder usually begins as a venous disease?pulmonary embolism
a pulmonary embolism can be cause by fat, air, amniotic fluid, or tumour tissue but moreoften is caused by what? thrombus breaking free in the large veins of the lower extremities
The __________ flows through the ________ side of the heart and into a ____________artery, obstructing the blood supply to the part of the lung served by the artery.
signs and symptoms of pulmonary embolism1. Shortness of breath