Respiratory Distress L9

Question 0

The lungs consist of:

Answer 0

Bronchioles

Alveoli

Pleura

Question 1

Air passages consist of:

Answer 1

Nose and mouth – upper airway

Pharynx – back of throat, lower pharynx divides into larynx (voicebox), trachea and esophagus (food tube)

trachea – tube extending from larynx to Lungs

Bronchi – trachea divides into two bronchi

Question 2

In order to breathe properly you need: five things

Answer 2

Brain function to control breathing

Open airway

Air supply with sufficient oxygen

Healthy chest wall

At least one long that can function properly

Question 3

Signs and symptoms of respiratory emergencies

Answer 3

Cyanosis

Dyspnea

History of trauma to chest

Pain at the injury site

Pleuritic pain

Question 4

Four criteria for assisted ventilation

Answer 4

Absent or slow (rate of less than 10) respiration

Cyanosis

Ineffective respiration

Severe respiratory distress

Question 5

What always goes with an airway

Answer 5

Oxygen