1 EMERGENCY CARE (14TH EDITION) CH. 19 EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+

1 EMERGENCY CARE (14TH EDITION) CH. 19 EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ To move air, the respiratory system... Correct Answer: Changes pressure within the chest cavity ___________ Pressure is used to move air in and ___________ pressure is used to move air out. Correct Answer: Negative; Positive Also known as Inhalation Correct Answer: Inspiration Also known as exhalation Correct Answer: Expiration Breathing that is efficient to support life Correct Answer: Adequate breathing Control of breathing occurs in... 2 Correct Answer: Brain Adult respiration rate Correct Answer: 12 to 20 BPM Infant respiration rate Correct Answer: 30 to 60 BPM School Age Children respiratory rate Correct Answer: 18 to 30 BPM Breathing that is not sufficient to support life Correct Answer: Inadequate breathing Inadequate breathing is also characterized by the following findings: Correct Answer: Fast respiratory rate. Slow or irregular respirations. Inability to speak. Silent chest. 3 Low oxygen saturation despite supplemental oxygen. Agonal respirations. Rhythm. Quality Signs of Inadequate Breathing in Infants and Children Correct Answer: Nasal flaring. Grunting. She still breathing. Retractions. How does the AIRWAY differ between adults in infant/children? Correct Answer: All airway structures are smaller in infants or children then in adults How does the TONGUE differ between adults in infant/children? Correct Answer: Infants and children's tongues are proportionally larger and therefore take up more space in the mouth than in an adult's mouth 4 How does the TRACHEA differ between adults in infant/children? Correct Answer: The trachea is smaller, softer, and more flexible in infants and children, which may lead to obstruction from swelling or trailer easily than adults. How does the DIAPHRAGM differ between adults in infant/children? Correct Answer: Infants and Children depend more heavily on the diaphragm respiration since the chest wall is softer. This is why am being so small children in respiratory distress exhibit "seesaw breathing", in which to grandpas the chest and abdomen to move to opposite directions When a patient is breathing inadequately, you will provide assisted ventilation with supplemental oxygen using what methods? Correct Answer: Pocket face mask with supplemental oxygen, Two-rescuer bag valve mask with supplemental oxygen, One-rescuer bag valve mask with supplemental oxygen The adequate rate for artificial Ventilation for adults is - Correct Answer: 10-12 breaths per minute The adequate rate for artificial ventilation for children and infants is - 5 Correct Answer: 12-20 breaths per minute When a patient with inadequacte breathing is conscious enough to fight artificial ventilation, you should - Correct Answer: Transport immediately and consult medical direction It's a frequent chief complaint that describes a patient's feeling of labor or difficulty breathing Correct Answer: "Shortness of breath"