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What is a characteristic of adequate breathing?
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?
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?
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?
What is COPD?
What is a characteristic of Chronic Bronchitis?
What is a characteristic of Chronic Bronchitis?
What is Emphysema?
What is Emphysema?
What is a common characteristic of COPD patients?
What is a common characteristic of COPD patients?
What is the primary goal when treating a patient with a mechanical obstruction of the airway?
What is the primary goal when treating a patient with a mechanical obstruction of the airway?
What is a common symptom of acute pulmonary edema?
What is a common symptom of acute pulmonary edema?
What is the recommended oxygen flow rate for patients with longstanding COPD?
What is the recommended oxygen flow rate for patients with longstanding COPD?
What is the primary treatment for a patient experiencing hyperventilation?
What is the primary treatment for a patient experiencing hyperventilation?
What should you do if the patient's inhaler is not working or not available?
What should you do if the patient's inhaler is not working or not available?
What is a common symptom of pulmonary embolism?
What is a common symptom of pulmonary embolism?
Before administering an inhaler, what should you do?
Before administering an inhaler, what should you do?
What is the recommended flow rate for administering oxygen to a patient in respiratory distress?
What is the recommended flow rate for administering oxygen to a patient in respiratory distress?
What should you do 5 minutes after administering medication?
What should you do 5 minutes after administering medication?
What is the primary goal of treating respiratory problems?
What is the primary goal of treating respiratory problems?
What should you do when transporting the patient?
What should you do when transporting the patient?
