Respiratory Emergencies, Allergic Reaction Flashcards
Does the diaphragm relax during inspiration?
No
What respiratory rate is considered abnormal for an adult?
Above 24
Below 10
What respiratory rate should be cause for alarm in a 2-month-old child?
Above 44
Below 25
When you hear wheezes while auscultating your patient’s breath sounds, what is most likely the cause?
The lower air passages in the lungs are narrowed?
A patient who has shallow, slow, irregular gasping breaths is said to have what type of respirations?
Agonal
When should the EMT most likely expect to hear wheezes in a patient complaining of shortness of breath secondary to an asthma attack?
While breathing out
When the lung collapses w/o injury or any other cause, it is called what?
Spontaneous pneumothorax
What is another name for a severe allergic reaction?
Anaphylaxis
A severe allergic reaction will usually occur within what time period following exposure to the substance to which the patient is allergic?
2-4 minutes
Regarding a severe allergic reaction, how is the speed of the onset of symptoms related to the likelihood of a severe allergic reaction?
The quicker the onset of symptoms, the greater the likelihood of a severe allergic reaction.
Your patient is experiencing signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction. What is a priority in this patient’s care?
Administer oxygen by nonrebreather mask.
What occurs to blood vessels during an anaphylactic reaction?
Dilation
What is an action caused by epinephrine in anaphylaxis?
Vasoconstriction
Within what period of time should the EMT expect most anaphylaxis patients to respond to the administration of subcutaneous epinephrine?
Within 2 minutes
28-yr-old female, 34 weeks pregnant, history of bee sting anaphylaxis, stung by a bee in garden, severe resp. distress, BP: 72/50 mmHg. What is the best option for the EMT?
Administer the Epi-Pen only on the advice of medical control
