Breathing Emergencies

Question 1

Difference between respiratory distress and respiratory arrest?

Answer 1

RD- difficulty breathing

RA- no action of breathing

Question 2

Function of cilia in nose:

Answer 2

filter out fine particles of debris (dust)

Question 3

Air flows from ____ pressure to ____ pressure

Answer 3

high; low

Question 4

Inhalation:

Answer 4

diaphragm and external intercostals (muscle) contracts, expands chest cavity

Question 5

Exhalation:

Answer 5

Diaphragm and external intercostals (muscle) relax, chest cavity compresses

Question 6

Tachypnea:

Answer 6

rapid breathing, >24 bpm

Question 7

Bradypnea

Answer 7

slow breathing, <12 bpm

Question 8

If pt is wheezing:

Answer 8

might be an obstruction in airway

Question 9

Causes of respiratory distress:

Answer 9

Asthma
Bronchitis
Pnuemonia
Pnuemothorax

Question 10

Triggers of respiratory distress

Answer 10

Allergens
Stress
Anxiety
Smoke
Cold Temps
Exercise

Question 11

What position causes breathing problems?

Answer 11

Laying down

Question 12

If respiratory arrest occurs

Answer 12

Begin rescue breathing, use a barrier. 2 ventilations every 5 seconds.

Question 13

What is a stoma?

Answer 13

airway opening in trachea

Question 14

If facial trauma

Answer 14

mouth to nose rescue breathing.