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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
- passage
- oxygen
- gas
- effective
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
- Patient is dizzy or lightheadedand/or experiences pain or tingling in the extremities
- Patient is in an unusualposition (e.g., tripod position)
If a unresponsive pt has a pulse but is not breathing, this indicates one of these twofactors:
- airway obstruction
- respiratory arrest how many times should you attempt to ventilate a pttwice, to rule out an obstruction
what are the two types of obstructions?1. Anatomical airway obstruction
- Foreign-body airway obstruction An anatomical airway obstruction may occur froman injury to the neck or a medical emergency such as anaphylaxis
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.
- 5
- upward what method is recommended for pregnant womenchest thrust
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
RTC
what are the three clinical conditions associated with COPD1. emphysema
- chronic bronchitis
- bronchospasm what are 5 notable signs of COPD1. barrel chested
- distended neck veins
- cyanosis
- prolonged exhalation through pursed lips
- presence of O2 systems in pt residence what are advanced cases of COPDpatients may become restless, confused, and weak, and can go into respiratory or cardiac arrest.
cigarette smoke) Chronic bronchitis is characterized by a productive cough that has persisted for at least________ __________ per year for __________ consecutive years
- 3 months
- 2 there is a chance that an increased difficulty for air to move in and out of the lungs frombronchitis occurs what is happening to the bronchi and bronchiolesthey are narrowing
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 :
- swell
- become filled with fluid
- muscles contraction around the tubes pt with bronchospasm primarily present what symptoms?shortness of breath wheezing Patients with COPD may eventually develop a hypoxic drive to breathe, what is thattrue hypoxic drive increased levels of oxygen could signal the body to slow down or stop breathing COPD pts body looks to oxygen levels to determine the need to breathe Healthy Pts, the drive to breathe is determined by the amount of carbon dioxide in theblood
- tachypnea
- Shortness of breath.
- Cyanosis (mottled, bluish skin).
- Possible pulmonary edema.
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
- spasm of the muscles lining the bronchi or
- swelling of 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
- cold weather
- physical activity A characteristic sign of asthma is wheezing during exhalations. This is due to the constriction of the air passages, which also traps air in the lungs. This trapped air may present what? particularly in small children.make the pts chest appear bigger
how many times should you shake an inhalerthree for four times
what is a nebulizer
- Fever, usually exceeding 38 Celsius
- chills
pts suffering from pneumothorax will also display these 5 symptoms:1. Nausea.
- Tiredness.
- Vomiting.
- Muscle aches.
- Headache. what causes acute pulmonary edemaheart or lung damage
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
- heart attack
- left-sided heart failure
- dysrhythmias acute pulmonary edema is a build up of pressure in pulmonary veins causing what?fluid to leak out into the alveoli
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
- smoke or toxin inhalation
- narcotic overdose
- Cool, clammy skin.
- Frothy sputum (in the later stages)
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.
- embolus
- right
- pulmonary an embolus is usually smallfalse, it can be massive
signs and symptoms of pulmonary embolism1. Shortness of breath
- Coughing.
- Pain.
- Anxiety.
- Fainting (syncope).
- A sudden hypotension
- Cool, clammy skin.
- tachycardia
