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What respiration rate indicates a need for supplemental oxygen due to respiratory distress or failure?
What respiration rate indicates a need for supplemental oxygen due to respiratory distress or failure?
- Respiration rate less than 20
- Respiration rate greater than 25
- Respiration rate of less than 15
- Respiration rate greater than of 30 (correct)
Which of the following conditions could justify providing supplemental oxygen?
Which of the following conditions could justify providing supplemental oxygen?
- Going for a run
- Cardiac arrest (correct)
- Total relaxation
- Respiration rate less than 5
What is a potential effect of providing oxygen during cardiac arrest?
What is a potential effect of providing oxygen during cardiac arrest?
- Decrease in tissue perfusion (correct)
- Increase in tissue perfusion
- Normalization of blood pressure
- Increase in respiratory rate
How does a respiration rate of less than 8 affect the need for supplemental oxygen?
How does a respiration rate of less than 8 affect the need for supplemental oxygen?
Which situation is associated with poor breathing patterns indicating a need for immediate intervention?
Which situation is associated with poor breathing patterns indicating a need for immediate intervention?
What is the impact of oxygen on cardiac tissue during arrest?
What is the impact of oxygen on cardiac tissue during arrest?
Which breathing pattern indicates poor respiratory function?
Which breathing pattern indicates poor respiratory function?
When should supplemental oxygen be administered?
When should supplemental oxygen be administered?
What respiration rate is classified as a sign of respiratory distress?
What respiration rate is classified as a sign of respiratory distress?
What is a typical consideration for providing supplemental oxygen?
What is a typical consideration for providing supplemental oxygen?
Study Notes
Effective Communication
- Good conversation involves speaking fluently without pauses.
- Speaking only 2-3 words at a time indicates ineffective communication.
Supplemental Oxygen
- Agonal breathing requires supplemental oxygen.
- Provide oxygen in cases of:
- Respiratory distress or failure, characterized by a respiration rate of 30 or more.
- Cardiac arrest, but be aware that oxygen is a vasoconstrictor, which can decrease tissue perfusion and increase the risk of cardiac tissue ischemia.
- Other scenarios requiring oxygen supplementation include:
- Respiration rate less than 8 or more than 30.
- Low oxygen saturation (SpO2).
Breathing Assessment
- Effective breathing in conversation is characterized by speaking more than 2-3 words at a time
- Poor breathing is indicated by speaking only 2-3 words at a time
Supplemental Oxygen Indications
- Agonal breathing may require supplemental oxygen
- Provide oxygen in cases of:
- Respiratory distress or failure with a respiration rate of 30
- Cardiac arrest (note: oxygen is a vasoconstrictor, which can decrease tissue perfusion and increase risk of cardiac tissue ischemia)
Respiratory Rate Indicators
- Respiration rate less than 8 or more than 30 may indicate a need for supplemental oxygen
- Oxygen saturation (SpO2) levels should be monitored
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Description
This quiz covers the basics of oxygen therapy in emergency situations, including when to provide supplemental oxygen, and what factors to consider when assessing respiratory distress. It also touches on the effects of oxygen on cardiac tissue.
