Respiratory Failure and Distress Quiz
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Which of the following signs is associated with upper airway obstruction?

  • Stridor (correct)
  • Variable air movement
  • Cyanosis
  • Expiratory wheezing

What is the primary distinguishing feature of respiratory failure compared to respiratory distress?

  • Increased work of breathing
  • Bradypnea to apnea (correct)
  • Tachypnea
  • Maintainable airway

In the context of lung tissue disease, which assessment finding would you expect?

  • Prolonged expiratory phase
  • Crackles and grunting (correct)
  • Wheezing
  • Hoarseness

During respiratory distress, which of the following changes might indicate a life-threatening progression?

<p>Nasal flaring and retractions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What change in the level of consciousness is most associated with respiratory failure?

<p>Lethargy to unresponsiveness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which specific management should be considered for a patient experiencing bronchiolitis?

<p>Nasal suctioning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical component of managing increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?

<p>Avoiding hypercarbia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the management of pneumonia, which is an appropriate treatment?

<p>Noninvasive ventilatory support with PEEP (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For a patient in anaphylaxis, which intervention is essential?

<p>IM epinephrine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when managing a patient with upper airway obstruction due to croup?

<p>Nebulized epinephrine and corticosteroids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Upper airway obstruction

A blockage in the upper part of the airway, making breathing difficult.

Lower airway obstruction

A blockage in the lower part of the airway, such as the bronchi or lungs, that makes breathing hard.

Respiratory distress

Difficulty breathing; a serious situation that can progress to failure.

Respiratory failure

A life-threatening condition where breathing stops or becomes very inefficient, requiring immediate attention.

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Signs of respiratory problems

Indicators (like a cough or wheezing) that point to breathing difficulties.

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Upper airway obstruction (croup)

A condition causing difficulty breathing due to swelling in the upper airway.

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Lower airway obstruction (bronchiolitis)

Inflammation of the smallest air passages in the lungs, often affecting infants and children.

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Asthma treatment

Usually involves quick-relief inhalers (like salbutamol) and sometimes inhaled corticosteroids.

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General respiratory emergency management

Involves airway positioning, suctioning, oxygen, pulse oximetry, ECG monitoring and basic life support.

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Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) management

Requires avoiding factors that worsen breathing or blood pressure, like low oxygen (hypoxemia) and high carbon dioxide (hypercarbia), to prevent brain damage.

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