Anatomy
Lung Sounds
Respiratory Illness
Presentation
Medications(BLS)
100
What is the purpose of the alveoli?
Assist in oxygen exchange for the body
100
What lung sound is described as a general narrowing of the airways
Wheeze
100
Name 5 symptoms of an asthma attack.

wheezing and/or crackles, abnormal respiratory rate, rapid heart rate, stridor, grunting, cyanosis, mottled skin, altered mental status, nasal flaring, retractions, accessory muscle use, dyspnea, diminished or absent breath sounds, and/or tripod positioning.

100

What is Nasal Flaring

Flaring/expansion at opening of nose during dyspnea
100
What is the flow rate for a nasal Cannula?
2-6
200
What is the medical term for the voice box?
Larynx
200

Sometimes described as a bubbling sound, or high pitched popping sound

Rales

200
Pt was ejected from his motorcycle and complain of moderate dyspnea. Pt lung sounds are diminished on the right side.What is a likely injury?
Pnumothorax
200
Describe Tripoding
Hands to knees, head forward, and bent at wait for breathing purposes.
200
What is the Flow rate for NRB?and what are the steps to using the NRB?
12-15, turn on o2 then fill bag with a gloved hand.
300
What is the Medical term for the windpipe?
Trachea
300

They often have a snoring, gurgling or rattle-like quality

Ronchi
300

Pt presents with peripheral edema and a normal o2 sat of 92%.He mentions having to remain in the upright position even when sleeping. Pt's medical hx likely includes________.

CHF, COPD, or Emphysema
300
Describe retractions
the act of drawing in of muscles, cartilage affected by the movement of the airway.
300
What is flow rate for a BVM/AMBU bag?
15lpm
400
What separates the airway from the esophagus. It can swell and cause a constricted airway.
The Epiglottis
400

caused by upper airway narrowing or obstruction


Stridor


400

5 y/o pt, Barky cough with stridor.What illness is this?

Croup
400
Medical Terminology for Trouble breathing.
Dyspnea
400
How many doses of Albuterol can be given over 30 minutes?
2 doses/4 puffs
500
What is the flow of air in and out of the respiratory tract?
Mouth/Nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli


then air exchange

Bronchioles, Bronchi, trachea, Larynx, Pharynx, Mouth/Nose

500
What is paradoxical motion?

breathing in which all or part of the chest wall moves in during inhalation and out during exhalation

500

5 y/o pt, Barky cough with stridor.Pt has excessive drooling. What illness is this?

Epiglotittis
500
A strangled pt would potentially show signs of what lung sound?
Stridor
500
When can Epi be administered for Dyspnea?
If pt is ped with severe Dyspnea, and hx of allergic reaction or asthma.


After med consult for adult dyspnea, cardiac or pregnant dyspnea, unless pt is a severe asthmatic/anaphylaxis

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