Triage 1: Respiratory System

Question 1

Breathing/Respiratory “Effort” can be described as ________________, ________________, or _________________.

Answer 1

Normal (effortless/relaxed)
Labored
Paradoxical

Question 2

Labored breathing should be noted as either _______________, ________________ or ______________.

Answer 2

Inspiratory
Expiratory
or Both

Question 3

What is Paradoxical Respiration?

Answer 3

Chest and abdominal wall do not move synchronously. “Flail Chest”

Question 4

What can cause Paradoxical Respiration?

Answer 4

Multiple Fractured Ribs

Question 5

Five factors of assessing the respiratory system during triage

Answer 5

1. Airway
2. Rate
3. Effort
4. Posture (during dyspnea)
5. Auscultation

Question 6

Orthopnea

Answer 6

Shortness of breath when lying

Question 7

Posture of an animal with dyspnea/ orthopnea 3

Answer 7

-Standing rather than sit
-Elbows aBducted
-Extended neck w open mouth + lifted head

Question 8

What are two possible causes of dull lung sounds on auscultation

Answer 8

Pneumothorax and plural effusion

Question 9

Harsh lung sounds (rales) on auscultation indicate what type of disorder

Answer 9

Parenchymal disorders

Question 10

Harsh lung sounds (rales) on auscultation indicate parenchymal disorders. What are three parenchymal disorders

Answer 10

1. Pneumonia
2. Pulmonary contusions
3. Pulmonary edema