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?

    <p>A result of direct lung and airway damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Chronic Bronchitis?

    <p>Excess mucus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Emphysema?

    <p>Damaged alveoli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of COPD patients?

    <p>They have a history of recurring lung problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To remove the object causing the obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of acute pulmonary edema?

    <p>Frothy pink sputum</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>2 L/min</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary treatment for a patient experiencing hyperventilation?

    <p>Providing reassurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Give Salbutamol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of pulmonary embolism?

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

    Before administering an inhaler, what should you do?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What should you do 5 minutes after administering medication?

    <p>Obtain vital signs again</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of treating respiratory problems?

    <p>ABC treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do when transporting the patient?

    <p>Keep the patient in a position of comfort</p> Signup and view all the answers

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