UCLA EMT CH.15 (Respiratory
Emergencies) Questions and Answers 100%
Correct
Asthma (signs and symptoms) -Wheezing*
-Prolonged Expiratory Phase
-Dyspnea / Labored Breathing
-Anxiety
Anaphylaxis -A severe allergic reaction characterized by airway swelling and dilation of
blood vessels all over the body, which lowers BP
1. (Signs and Symptoms)
-flushed skin or hives
-generalized Edema
,-decreased BP (hypotension)
-laryngeal edema with dyspnea
-wheezing/Stridor
2. (Treatment)
-Epinephrine
-Administer of O2 and histamines
*As always medical direction should guide appropriate therapy.
Bronchiolitis -Inflammation of the bronchioles that usually occurs in children younger
than 2 years and is caused by a respiratory virus
1. (Signs and Symptoms)
-shortness of breath
-wheezing
-coughing
, -fever
-dehydration
-tachypnea
-tachycardia
-common in toddlers, newborns, and especially boys
-common during the spring and winter
2. (Treatment)
-support
-provide appropriate oxygen therapy and allow the patient to remain in a position of comfort
-be prepared to provide airway management and positive pressure ventilation
Bronchitis -An acute or chronic inflammation of the lung that may damage lung tissue;
usually associated with cough and production of sputum and, depending on its cause, sometimes
fever
1. (Signs and Symptoms)
Emergencies) Questions and Answers 100%
Correct
Asthma (signs and symptoms) -Wheezing*
-Prolonged Expiratory Phase
-Dyspnea / Labored Breathing
-Anxiety
Anaphylaxis -A severe allergic reaction characterized by airway swelling and dilation of
blood vessels all over the body, which lowers BP
1. (Signs and Symptoms)
-flushed skin or hives
-generalized Edema
,-decreased BP (hypotension)
-laryngeal edema with dyspnea
-wheezing/Stridor
2. (Treatment)
-Epinephrine
-Administer of O2 and histamines
*As always medical direction should guide appropriate therapy.
Bronchiolitis -Inflammation of the bronchioles that usually occurs in children younger
than 2 years and is caused by a respiratory virus
1. (Signs and Symptoms)
-shortness of breath
-wheezing
-coughing
, -fever
-dehydration
-tachypnea
-tachycardia
-common in toddlers, newborns, and especially boys
-common during the spring and winter
2. (Treatment)
-support
-provide appropriate oxygen therapy and allow the patient to remain in a position of comfort
-be prepared to provide airway management and positive pressure ventilation
Bronchitis -An acute or chronic inflammation of the lung that may damage lung tissue;
usually associated with cough and production of sputum and, depending on its cause, sometimes
fever
1. (Signs and Symptoms)
