Assessing Breathing

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Which of the following is NOT a step in checking for breathing in a casualty?

  • Listen for air escaping during exhalation
  • Feel for the flow of air on the side of your face
  • Look for the chest to rise and fall
  • Count the number of respirations for 15 seconds (correct)

When should an NPA (nasopharyngeal airway) be inserted in an unconscious casualty?

  • If the casualty is making snoring or gurgling sounds (correct)
  • If the casualty has a clear fluid coming from the ears or nose
  • If the casualty is breathing normally
  • If the casualty is conscious

What should you do if you encounter resistance while inserting an NPA into a casualty's nostril?

  • Forcefully push the NPA into the nostril
  • Place the casualty in the recovery position
  • Continue pushing the NPA until it goes through the resistance
  • Pull the tube out and attempt to insert it in the other nostril (correct)

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