Where does the stimulus to breathe originate?
the brainstem
what is the proper way to measure the oropharyngeal airway?
from the center of the
... [Show More] mouth to the angle of the jaw
during respiration, where does the process of gas exchange occur?
Alveoli
a conscious 32 y.o. complains of difficulty breathing. he is coughing while pointing to his throat. what should you do?
encourage him to keep coughing
a 34 y.o. female has fallen from a height of 10 feet. she is unresponsive with snoring respirations. what should you do?
use the jaw thrust maneuver
how much oxygen will a pocket mask on room air deliver?
17%
an unresponsive 44 y.o. male has an oral airway and is being ventilated. He suddenly regains consciousness and starts to gag. what should you do?
remove the airway and apply high flow oxygen
which lung sound is described as whistling and can be hear upon inspiration and expiration?
wheezing
a 29 y.o. male crashed his motorcycle. He is unconscious and the lower portion of his jaw is torn from his face. He has gurgling respirations with bleeding into throat. what should you do?
apply a nasal canula and section as needed
you find a patient in tripod position. what should you expect?
respiratory distress
a 54 y.o. female is unresponsive and laying supine on the floor. what should you do?
check the carotid pulse
what is the leading cause of infant and child death?
respiratory arrest
what is the normal rate of breathing for adults?
12-20
what is the coarse sound of fluid movement heard on inspiration called?
rhonchi
what is the area where the base of the tongue and the epiglottis meet?
vallecula
a 57 y.o. female is found unresponsive in bed. how should you assess her breathing?
look for chest rise and fall
which tissues create the greatest surface area for gas exchange in the lungs?
Alveoli
a 4 y.o. male is choking on a marble. he is coughing and drooling. what should you do?
coach him to cough
which structure serves as a passageway for both the respiratory and digestive systems?
pharynx
when providing mouth to mouth ventilations, what percentage of oxygen are you providing?
16%
the air we exhale contains approximately what percentage of oxygen?
16%
a 22 y.o. intoxicated male responds to voice by moaning. you note vomit in his airway. what should you do?
suction [Show Less]