ECare - Chapter 17 (Respiratory Emergencies)

Question 1

adequate breathing

Answer 1

breathing that is sufficient to support life

Question 2

determine normal breathing by

Answer 2

1. rate
2. rhythm
3. quality

Question 3

intervention for adequate breathing

Answer 3

oxygen by nonrebreather mask or nasal cannula

Question 4

intervention for inadequate breathing

Answer 4

assisted ventilations

Question 5

intervention for not breathing at all

Answer 5

assisted ventilations at a specific rate (12/min for adult; 20/min for children)

Question 6

adults: what happens to pulse when there is less oxygen in the blood

Answer 6

it increases

Question 7

children with respiratory difficulties: what happens to pulse when there is less oxygen in the blood?

Answer 7

slight increase, but dramatic drop

Question 8

contraindications of CPAP

Answer 8

1. anatomic-physiologic: mental status abnormal respiratory rate, cant sit up, hypotension
2. pathologic: nausea and vomiting, penetrating chest trauma, shock, upper GI bleeding

Question 9

chronic bronchitis

Answer 9

bronchiole lining is inflamed and excess mucus is formed

Question 10

emphysema

Answer 10

less surface area on the alveoli

Question 11

CPAP should not be given to

Answer 11

those with suspected lung collapse (spontaneous pneumothorax)

Question 12

an inhaler is used for

Answer 12

respiratory problems that cause bronchoconstriction

Question 13

what does an inhaler do

Answer 13

relax bronchioles