Breathin’ Bad
Wheezing is typically heard during this phase of breathing.
What is exhalation?
This condition is caused by temporary narrowing of coronary arteries and is relieved by rest or nitro.
What is angina pectoris?
The normal blood glucose range is:
What is 60-100
This is the first thing you assess in an altered mental status patient.
What is airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs)?
Sepsis is a life-threatening response to:
What is infection?
A patient has a history of COPD and presents with barrel chest and pursed-lip breathing. Which COPD type is this?
What is emphysema? (remember emphysema makes it difficult to exhale, causes air trapping)
This is the primary difference between angina and myocardial infarction.
What is MI pain does not go away with rest or nitro?
A patient with blood sugar of 42 is likely experiencing what?
What is hypoglycemia?
You find a patient confused and smelling of alcohol. What should you not assume?
What is that they are just drunk (rule out hypoglycemia, head injury, etc.)?
Name two early signs of sepsis.
What are fever, tachycardia, low BP, AMS, fast breathing?
This device is used for patients who are breathing adequately but need high-concentration oxygen.
What is a non-rebreather mask?
You arrive to find a patient pulseless and apneic. What's your first step?
What is begin CPR
Name two signs of hypoglycemia.
What are AMS, diaphoresis, tachycardia, or irritability?
This acronym helps you determine causes of AMS.
What is AEIOU-TIPS?
A patient with pneumonia, fever, low BP, and AMS likely has:
What is sepsis?
This respiratory condition presents with fluid in the alveoli, crackles, pink frothy sputum, and is often cardiac-related.
What is pulmonary edema?
CHF may cause respiratory distress due to fluid in the lungs, known as:
What is pulmonary edema?
You should never give oral glucose to a patient who is:
What is unconscious or unable to swallow/follow commands?
A patient with AMS and pinpoint pupils may be suffering from:
What is opioid overdose?
This vital sign change is the strongest predictor of sepsis-related shock.
What is low blood pressure?
List three contraindications for CPAP use.
What are hypotension, vomiting risk, altered mental status, facial trauma, or respiratory arrest?
This condition presents with tearing chest pain radiating to the back and unequal pulses.
What is an aortic dissection?
This diabetic emergency has warm, dry skin, deep respirations, and fruity breath.
What is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
List three non-trauma causes of altered mental status.
What are hypoglycemia, stroke, seizure, hypoxia, infection, drug overdose?
Sepsis should be treated like what type of emergency until proven otherwise?
What is shock?