Respiratory Emergencies

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What is a characteristic of adequate breathing?

Slower than 12 breaths/min

Pale or cyanotic skin

Pursed lips

Regular breathing pattern (correct)

What is a symptom of dyspnea?

Good breath sounds on both sides of the chest

Nasal flaring (correct)

Pink, warm, dry skin

Shallow or irregular respirations

What is Asthma?

A chronic disease caused by lung and airway damage

A result of inadequate ventilation management

An acute spasm of the bronchioles (correct)

A sign of inadequate breathing

What is COPD?

A result of direct lung and airway damage Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Chronic Bronchitis?

Excess mucus Signup and view all the answers

What is Emphysema?

Damaged alveoli Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of COPD patients?

They have a history of recurring lung problems Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal when treating a patient with a mechanical obstruction of the airway?

To remove the object causing the obstruction Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of acute pulmonary edema?

Frothy pink sputum Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended oxygen flow rate for patients with longstanding COPD?

2 L/min Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary treatment for a patient experiencing hyperventilation?

Providing reassurance Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if the patient's inhaler is not working or not available?

Give Salbutamol Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of pulmonary embolism?

Dyspnea Signup and view all the answers

Before administering an inhaler, what should you do?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended flow rate for administering oxygen to a patient in respiratory distress?

10 to 15 L/min Signup and view all the answers

What should you do 5 minutes after administering medication?

Obtain vital signs again Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of treating respiratory problems?

ABC treatment Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when transporting the patient?

Keep the patient in a position of comfort Signup and view all the answers