UCLA EMT CH.15 (Respiratory Emergencies) Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass

UCLA EMT CH.15 (Respiratory
Emergencies) Exam Questions and
Answers 100% Pass


Respiratory Distress (signs and symptoms) - ✔✔-Shortness of breath

-Restlessness

-Increased pulse rate (Tachycardia)

-Increased breathing rate (Tachypnea)

-Upright and/or tripod position

-Skin color changes

-Noisy breathing

-Inability to speak due to breathing efforts

Respiratory Distress (treatment) - ✔✔1. Airway

2. Oxygen

3. Positioning

4. Coaching

5. Prescribed inhaler




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,6. Pulse Oximetry (94% and above, titrate oxygen)

Croup - ✔✔-Viral infection, inflammation of the larynx and trachea




-Common in kids 6 months to 3 years




-Seal bark cough and a low grade fever




(Treatment)

-responds well to administration of humidified O2

- DO NOT apply a bronchodilator, may worsen patients symptoms

Epiglottitis - ✔✔-Bacterial infection, inflammation of the epiglottis




-stridor (late sign)

-sore throat

-high fever

-tripod postion

-drooling




(Treatment)

-keep them in a position of comfort

-give them high-flow O2 -


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, Asthma - ✔✔-Immune system response




-Combination of smooth muscle spasm in the bronchioles, mucous acumination, and
edema

-Reactive airway disease 4-5 % U.S. population




-Expiratory wheezes and cyanosis




-Patients know their condition




-May take albuterol (bronchodilator)




-Status Asthmaticus- prolonged exacerbation which does not respond to therapy

Asthma (signs and symptoms) - ✔✔-Wheezing*




-Prolonged Expiratory Phase




-Dyspnea / Labored Breathing




-Anxiety




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