ubit 4

Question 1

what is a good respiratory rate for each of the classes

Answer 1

adults 12-20, children 18-30, infant 20-40

Question 2

oropharyngeal airway (OPA)

Answer 2

maintains open airway by lifting the tongue off the back of the throat. creates a pathway for suction. can only be used on unconscious patient with no gag reflex.

Question 3

how to give rescue breaths

Answer 3

ensure airway isnt blocked, do an airway opening method (HTCL or JT). Deliver 2 breaths that last for 1 second and arent too hard/fast. wait 1 second between breaths and watch for chest rise. If there isnt any, adjust airway and try again. If there is, continue with breaths every 5/6 seconds (3-5 in infants/children).

Question 4

how should you modify rescue breaths to children

Answer 4

tilt head less when opening airway, if you have to use an adult ambu bag, just dont squeeze as much.

Question 5

what is gastric distension

Answer 5

if you squeeze bag too hard or if airway isnt open, the stomach may fill with air which might cause vomitting and difficulty giving further breaths

Question 6

mild airway obstructionm

Answer 6

partial block. coughing, strider (high pitched sound coming from throat). encourage patient to cough and do not leave

Question 7

severe obstruction

Answer 7

complete block of airway

Question 8

how to abdominal thrusts on infant

Answer 8

lay along forearm which is braced against knee or surface. Head is lower than legs. 5 back blows between shoulder blades, flip baby face up and deliver 5 chest compressions with 2 fingers just under nipple line. if unconscious, do 30 compressions

Question 9

pulse oximeter

Answer 9

estimate of O2 saturation (O2 attached to hemoglobin of RBC). problems can occur with dark nails/nail polish, carbon monoxide poisoning, poor circulation, cold extremities, shaking.