A 20 year old male complains of sudden onset shortness of breath at 24 times per minute and his pulse aximetry is 85%
Coach him on slowing his rate of respiration
Apply oxygen via nasal cannula at 4lpm
Administer oxygen via nonrebreather mask at 15lmp
Ventilate the patient at a rate of 12 breaths per minute
Which of the following words is considered most appropriate when describing a patientâs respiratory status
Labored
Slow
Adventitious
Quick
A 52 year old male is on a home ventilator. He becomes cyanotic and has a sudden drop in oxygen saturation.
Consult the machines operator manual
Reset the machine by turning it off then on
Obtain a detailed history from his caregiver
Provide ventilation with a BVM
When ventilating a patient with a BVM mask, what is the appropriate oxygen flow rate?
10lbp
15lbp
6lbp
8
A patient present with a suddent onset of shortness of breath, crackles, and jugular vein distortion
Acute bronchitis
Status asthmaticus
Cystic fibrosis
Acute pulmonary edema
An unresponsive patient has snoring respirations. There are most likely caused
An allergic reaction from food
Excessive nasal secretions
His tongue blocking the airway
A piece of food in his throat
A 42 year old asthmatic patient complains of chest pain, shortness of breath and a violent cough that produces brownish sputum.
Acute asthma attack
Pulmonary embolism
Pneumonia
Influenza
Which of the following is a sign of a lower respiratory tract problem?
a harsh and high-pitched sound on inspiration
rapid and shallow breathing while at rest
increased breathing effort on inhalation
expiratory wheezes and long expiration
a 15 year old male is short of breath after a minor car collision. He has a history of asthma, and his vital signs are R 26 and clear bilaterally
assist ventilations via BVM
coach him to slow his breathing
have him breathe into a paper bag
assist him with his prescribed inhaler
A 20 year old male complains of sudden onset shortness of breath at 24 times per minute and his pulse aximetry is 85%
Coach him on slowing his rate of respiration
Apply oxygen via nasal cannula at 4lpm
Administer oxygen via nonrebreather mask at 15lmp
Ventilate the patient at a rate of 12 breaths per minute
Which of the following words is considered most appropriate when describing a patientâs respiratory status
Labored
Slow
Adventitious
Quick
A 52 year old male is on a home ventilator. He becomes cyanotic and has a sudden drop in oxygen saturation.
Consult the machines operator manual
Reset the machine by turning it off then on
Obtain a detailed history from his caregiver
Provide ventilation with a BVM
When ventilating a patient with a BVM mask, what is the appropriate oxygen flow rate?
10lbp
15lbp
6lbp
8
A patient present with a suddent onset of shortness of breath, crackles, and jugular vein distortion
Acute bronchitis
Status asthmaticus
Cystic fibrosis
Acute pulmonary edema
An unresponsive patient has snoring respirations. There are most likely caused
An allergic reaction from food
Excessive nasal secretions
His tongue blocking the airway
A piece of food in his throat
A 42 year old asthmatic patient complains of chest pain, shortness of breath and a violent cough that produces brownish sputum.
Acute asthma attack
Pulmonary embolism
Pneumonia
Influenza
Which of the following is a sign of a lower respiratory tract problem?
a harsh and high-pitched sound on inspiration
rapid and shallow breathing while at rest
increased breathing effort on inhalation
expiratory wheezes and long expiration
a 15 year old male is short of breath after a minor car collision. He has a history of asthma, and his vital signs are R 26 and clear bilaterally
assist ventilations via BVM
coach him to slow his breathing
have him breathe into a paper bag
assist him with his prescribed inhaler
