Chapter 16 - Respiratory Emergencies

Question 1

Hypoxemia

Answer 1

• decreased oxygen in the bloodstream

Question 2

Dyspnea

Answer 2

• shortness of breath

Question 3

Hypoxia

Answer 3

• cells of the body not getting enough oxygen

Question 4

Hypercarbia

Answer 4

• increased carbon dioxide levels in the blood

Question 5

Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases

Answer 5

• Emphysema (chronic)
• Chronic bronchitis (chronic)
• Asthma
• Pneumonia
• Pulmonary embolism
• Pulmonary edema
• Spontaneous pneumothorax
• Hyperventilation syndrome
• Epiglottitis
• Pertussis
• Cystic fibrosis
• Poisonous exposures
• Viral respiratory infections

Question 6

Class and Route of Activated Charcoal (Actidose, InstaChar, Liqui-Char)

Answer 6

• Class: Absorbent

- Route: Orally

Question 7

Dosage of Activated Charcoal (Actidose, InstaChar, Liqui-Char)

Answer 7

• Adult: 1-2 g/kg (30-100g)

- Pediatric: 1-2g/kg (12.5-25g)

Question 8

Indications and Action of Activated Charcoal (Actidose, InstaChar, Liqui-Char)

Answer 8

• Indication: overdose or poisoning by pill, tablet, or capsule (to be administered within 1 hr of poison ingestion
• Action: binds and absorbs ingested toxins to be excreted afterward

Question 9

Precautions of Activated Charcoal (Actidose, InstaChar, Liqui-Char)

Answer 9

• have suction ready and elevate head of bed

- assure patient is alert with stable vital signs and is not in danger of sedation or seizure

Question 10

Side Effects of Activated Charcoal (Actidose, InstaChar, Liqui-Char)

Answer 10

• blackening stool, nausea, vomiting, aspiration

Question 11

Contraindications of Activated Charcoal (Actidose, InstaChar, Liqui-Char)

Answer 11

• airway cannot be maintained
• unable to swallow
• altered level of consciousness or risk of sedation/seizure
• ingestion of liquid caustic agent