Which sequence correctly traces the path that oxygen takes from the atmosphere to the lungs
Mouth pharynx, trachea, bronchi, alveoli
Larynx, esophagus, trachea, bronchi, alveoli
Nose, bronchi, larynx, trachea, lung
Epiglottis, trachea, cricoid, bronchi, alveoli
A 19-year-old female began chocking after eating a hot dog. When you first arrived on scene , she was coughing and drooling. Now, she is drowsy, slow to respond, and unable to cough
Perform abdominal thrusts
Perform back blows
Coach her to cough again
Perform chest thrusts
A 68-year-old female complains of shortness of breath and fatigue. Symptoms worsen at night when she tries to rest. Lung sounds are diminished in all lobes. Which statement indicates the patient is suffering from CHF rather than pneumonia
âI have had a fever the past several days.â
âI take nebulized treatments to help me breathe.â
I have been coughing up green phlegm
I feel like Iâm drowning when I lie down.
Proper technique to suction your patientâs air way includes
Suctioning while gently inserting the catheter
Inserting the suction catheter as deeply as possible
Applying suction continuously until the airway is clear
Oxygenating and ventilating before and after suctioning.
A patient has a history of chronic pulmonary disease. Before assisting him in self-administering his inhaler, you
Have the patient cough forcefully
Check his blood pressure
Spray some medication in the air
Shake the medication vigorously
A 65 year old male is having trouble breathing. He is moderately overweight and has been coughing up yellowish phlegm. He smokes two packs of cigarettes a ay and reports having episodes like this for many years
Whooping cough
Chronic bronchitis
Pulmonary edema
Status ashmaticus
A 64 year old male complains about dyspnea and is coughing up blood tinged sputum. Upon auscultation, you notice crackles bilaterally.
Emphysema exacerbation
Pulmonary edema
Pulmonary embolism
Esophageal varices
What nerve primarily controls respiration
Phrenic
Intercostal
Vagus
Thoracic
Which of he following can be present with a sudden onset of difficult breathing and diminished breath sounds
Pertussis
Emphysema
Pneumothorax
Pneumonia
A semi-conscious 34 year old male begins to gag after insertion of an OPA
Suction his air way
Encourage him to cough
Remove the airway and attempt a nasal airway
Remove the airway and insert a smaller size airway
