Respiratory Emergencies
What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
A. To remove waste products from the blood
B. To allow O2 into the body and releasing CO2
C. Filter and process drugs
D. To supply the heart with oxygen
B. To allow O2 into the body and releasing CO2
Sure the other things are important but they are for other systems
Where do we auscultate when listening for abnormal breathing sounds?
A. Neck and diaphragm
B. The chest and back
C. The stomach and lower back
D. The back and left side
D. The back and left side
Which of the following is a common symptoms of asthma?
A. Heart palpitations
B. Cloudy urine
C. Shortness of breath
D. Itchy skin
C. Shortness of breath
What does a pulse oximeter measure?
A. Oxygen Saturation Levels
B. Pulse
C. Blood Pressure
D. A and B
E. B and C
D. Oxygen Saturation Levels and Pulse
What is the purpose of using a stethoscope during a respiratory assessment?
A. To measure blood pressure
B. To assess lung sounds and detect abnormal breath sounds
C. To monitor heart rate
D. To measure oxygen saturation
B. To assess lung sounds and detect abnormal breath sounds
A patient comes into the ER presenting signs of respiratory distress. Which of the symptoms would you OBSERVE:
A. Flushed Skin
B. Difficulty Breathing
C. Increased energy levels
D. Dilated pupils
B. Difficulty Breathing
Which of the following is NOT an abnormal breathing sound?
A. Crackles (rales)
B. Rhonchi
C. Wheezes
D. Rustling
D. Breezes
What is asthma?
A. Chronic cardiovascular condition
B. Acute respiratory condition
C. Chronic respiratory condition
D. Acute cardiovascular condition
C. Chronic respiratory condition
What is the normal range for Oxygen saturation?
A. 50% - 60%
B. 70% - 90%
C. 80% - 100%
D. 95% - 100%
D. 95% - 100%
What does this mean?
The pulse oximeter measures how much oxygen is in the blood. Having SpO2 levels below 95% may indicate that the patients are not getting enough oxygen.
What is Bronchitis
A. Inflammation of the lungs
B. Inflammation of the abdomen
C. Inflammation of the chest
D. Inflammation of the bronchial tubes
D. Inflammation of the bronchial tubes
Bronchitis is the inflammation of the bronchial tubes, which are the air passages that carry oxygen to the lungs. This can cause wheezing and difficulty breathing
How should you position a conscious person experiencing difficulty breathing?
A. Laying Down
B. Standing Up
C. Leaning Forward
D. Sitting Upright
D. Sitting Upright
Leaning forward/Laying down puts to much pressure on the lungs
Standing up can lead to you falling/ passing out
What do Rhonchi sound like?
A. Snoring and low pitched
B. Crackling
C. Pops
D. High pitches whistling
A. Snoring and low pitched sounds
Causes: Bronchitis (inflammation of the bronchial tubes) or an obstruction in the airway
Which of the following is NOT considered a trigger for an Asthma Attack?
A. Cold Air
B. Exercise
C. Allergens
D. Pathogens
D. Pathogens
While germs can affect the respiratory system, it has no direct correlation to causing Asthma attacks. An Asthma attack is an antibody response (IgE) due different triggers causing the airways to swell and narrow.
What are some causes of low oxygen saturation levels?
A. Heart attack
B. Asthma Attacks
C. Respiratory Distress
D. A and C
D. A. and C.
Having a low SpO2 level can be a sign of respiratory or cardiovascular issues
What does Hypoxia mean?
A. Hypoxia is a condition where the blood has an excess of oxygen.
B. Hypoxia is the medical term for low blood pressure.
C. Hypoxia is the medical term for an increased level of carbon dioxide in the body.
D. Hypoxia is the medical term for low oxygen levels
D. Hypoxia is the medical term for low oxygen levels
What is the purpose of administering oxygen during a respiratory emergency?
A. To decrease the concentration of oxygen in the inhaled air.
B. To assist with circulation and blood flow.
C. To increase the level of oxygen reaching the tissues of the body
D. To increase carbon dioxide levels.
C: To improve oxygenation of tissues and alleviate hypoxia by increasing the concentration of oxygen in the inhaled air.
Hypoxia - Lack of Oxygen
(Hypo- below, less than normal)
(-Oxia: Oxygen)
What do crackles sound like?
A. Rattling and popping sounds
B. Low murmurs
C. Rapid drumming noise
D. Soft humming
A. Rattling popping sounds
What causes this?
Fluid in the lungs, inflammation, infections
What causes asthma?
A. Genetic factors and environmental triggers
B. Bacterial infections and viral pathogens
C. Excessive physical activity and sports injuries
D. Poor diet and lack of vitamin intake
A. Genetic factors and environmental triggers
In which situations might a pulse oximeter reading be less accurate?
A. If the finger tip has a cut on it
B. If the patient is older
C. If the patient has nail polish
D. If the patient is taking a multi-vitamin
C. if the patient has nail polish
Things that make it harder for the light to shine through the oximeter can make it harder to get a clear reading.
What does SpO2 stand for?
A. Systolic Pressure Oxygenation 2
B. Serum Protein Ozone 2
C. Saturation of Peripheral Oxygen 2
D. Saturation of Pulse Oximeter 2
Saturation of peripheral oxygen
What should be your initial response to someone experiencing respiratory distress?
A. Start CPR immediately.
B. Offer the person a glass of water to help with their breathing.
C. Assess their airways, breathing and circulation.
D. Provide them with a paper bag to breathe into to regulate their breathing
C. Assess their airways, breathing and circulation
- The ABC's of checking respirations
What do wheezes sound like?
A. A crackling or popping noise
B. A high-pitched, whistling sound
C. A low-pitched, rumbling sound
D. A continuous, hissing sound
B. A high pitched, whistling sound
Causes: Bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma
What is used to treat an asthma attack?
A. Antibiotics
B. Antihistamines
C. Inhaled Corticosteroids
D. Painkillers
C. Inhaled Corticosteroids
The medicine is delivered to the lungs via an inhaler, which reduces inflammation in the airways, preventing asthma symptoms.
Which of the following explains how a pulse oximeter works?
A. Shines a light through the fingertip to analyze and detect the amount of oxygen in red blood cells.
B. Checks the quantity of blood present in the fingertip.
C. Checks the temperature, pulse, and number of RBC in the fingertip
D. Checks your resting heart rate
A. Shines a light through the fingertip to analyze and detect the amount of oxygen in red blood cells.
The pulse oximeter works by shining a cold light source through the fingertip, which makes it appear more red. By analyzing this light that goes through your finger, the device can the percentage of oxygen in the red blood cell. (RBCs carry oxygen bc of hemoglobin, which is what makes the RBC red)
Which of the following conditions does NOT fall under the category of lung disease?
A. GERD
B. COPD
C. Influenza (Flu)
D. Hypertension
D. Hypertension