Chapter 13

Question 1

Pulse quality

Answer 1

The rhythm (regular or irregular) of the pulse.

Question 2

Radial pulse

Answer 2

The pulse felt in the wrist

Question 3

Brachial pulse

Answer 3

The pulse felt in the upper arm.

Question 4

Carotid pulse

Answer 4

The pulse felt along the Carotid Artery on either side of the neck.

Question 5

Respiration

Answer 5

The act of breathing in and out.

Question 6

Normal respiration rate in adult?

Answer 6

Between 12-20 breaths per minute.
Above 24: Serious
Under 10: Serious

Question 7

Where is the change of skin color best seen in adults?

Answer 7

Nail beds and inside mouths.

Question 8

Where is the change of skin color best seen in infants?

Answer 8

Palms of hands and soles of feet.

Question 9

Normal respiration rates for a newborn patient?

Answer 9

Between 40-60 breaths per minute.

Question 10

The best way to check children under six blood flow.

Answer 10

Capillary Refill.

Question 11

What do we look for when checking a patients pupils?

Answer 11

Size, equality, and reactivity.

Question 12

What 5 things might influence breathing rates?

Answer 12

Age, sex, size, physical conditions, and emotional state.

Question 13

Normal respiration rates for adolescent (13-18) Patients?

Answer 13

12-20 Breathes per minute.

Question 14

Normal respiration rates for school-age (6-12) Patients?

Answer 14

18-30 Breathes per minute.

Question 15

Normal respiration rates for Preschooler (3-5) Patients?

Answer 15

22-34 Breaths per minute.

Question 16

Normal respiration rates for Toddler (1-3) Patients?

Answer 16

22-40 Breaths per minute.

Question 17

List the 4 respiratory sounds.

Answer 17

Snoring, Wheezing, Gurgling, Crowing (harsh sound when inhaling)

Question 18

Possible causes of snoring.

Answer 18

Airway blocked/open patient’s airway.

Question 19

Possible causes of wheezing.

Answer 19

Medical issue such as asthma/assist patient in taking prescribed medications.

Question 20

Possible causes of gurgling.

Answer 20

Fluids in airway/suction airway.

Question 21

Possible causes of crowing.

Answer 21

Medical issue that cannot be treated on the scene/Prompt transport.

Question 22

What is Capnography

Answer 22

The monitoring of the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the respiratory gases.

Question 23

3 main methods of Capnography

Answer 23

Circulation, Ventilation, and Metabolism.

Question 24

Normal reading of Oxygen Saturation.

Answer 24

96-100%

Question 25

Mild Hypoxia reading of Oxygen Saturation.

Answer 25

91-95%

Question 26

Significant Hypoxia reading of oxygen Saturation.

Answer 26

86-90%

Question 27

Severe Hypoxia of Oxygen Saturation.

Answer 27

85% or Less.