AFA Chapter 6
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What is a common symptom of COPD?

  • Silent chest with sudden onset
  • Barrel-chested appearance (correct)
  • Hyperventilation without exertion
  • Prolonged inhalation through pursed lips
  • Which of the following conditions is not encompassed by the general term COPD?

  • Chronic bronchitis
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia (correct)
  • Bronchospasm
  • What age group has COPD been diagnosed in, according to the text?

  • As young as 40 years old (correct)
  • Between 20 to 30 years old
  • Exclusively in individuals under 40 years old
  • Exclusively in individuals over 65 years old
  • In individuals with COPD, when are colds or the flu more likely to occur?

    <p>More frequently than healthy individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease is characterized by the alveoli losing their elasticity and becoming distended with trapped air?

    <p>Emphysema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most effective way to counteract the effects of a reaction caused by COPD?

    <p>Taking oral antihistamines soon after symptom onset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique is recommended to open the patient's mouth when inserting the OPA?

    <p>Crossed-finger technique</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if the patient gags when you attempt to insert the OPA?

    <p>Stop the attempt and maintain an open airway using other methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should extra caution be taken when inserting an OPA in younger children and infants?

    <p>They have delicate airways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should you position an infant when inserting an OPA to avoid hyperextension of the neck?

    <p>Place some padding under the infant's shoulders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you use to hold the tongue against the bottom of an infant's mouth when inserting an OPA?

    <p>Tongue depressor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the inflatable cuffs on supraglottic airways?

    <p>To seal the patient's airway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should you rotate the OPA 90 degrees after gently sliding it along the inside of a child's cheek?

    <p>To place it into the throat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are supraglottic airways not suitable for patients with active vomiting?

    <p>They cause aspiration risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what cases are supraglottic airways contraindicated?

    <p>Patients with airway edema or stridor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done before inserting the supraglottic airway (SGA)?

    <p>Deflate the cuffs using a syringe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should one position themselves when inserting the supraglottic airway?

    <p>Behind the supine patient's head</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should the SGA be directed during insertion?

    <p>Back and downwards until it reaches the back of the hypopharynx</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for keeping the patient’s head tilted to an appropriate angle during ventilation?

    <p>To prevent air from entering the stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the frequency of ventilations for adults when ensuring a steady rhythm?

    <p>1 breath every 5 to 6 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another term for when air enters the patient’s stomach instead of the lungs?

    <p>Gastric distension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario would mouth-to-stoma breathing be necessary?

    <p>When the patient has undergone a laryngectomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is gastric distension considered a serious problem during assisted ventilation?

    <p>It can lead to vomiting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended technique when assessing the breathing of a patient with a stoma?

    <p>Place the side of your face over the stoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if a patient's breathing is rapid due to emotions like excitement or anxiety?

    <p>Provide reassurance and try to calm the patient to slow their breathing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if a patient has a pulse but is not breathing?

    <p>Continue to provide assisted ventilation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should you begin CPR for a patient who has no pulse and is not breathing?

    <p>Immediately upon detecting absence of pulse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if you suspect a patient's rapid breathing is caused by excitement?

    <p>Encourage the patient to engage in calming breathing exercises.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should you check if a patient has begun to breathe spontaneously during assisted ventilation?

    <p>Every minute.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a patient's pulse is absent and they are not breathing, what action should be taken next as per the text?

    <p>Initiate CPR.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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