Chapter 15 Respiratory Emergencies

Question 1

“PASTE” is an alternate assessment tool for

Answer 1

Respiratory patients

Question 2

A 59-year-old male with a history of emphysema complains of an acute worsening of his dyspnea and pleuritic chest pain following a forceful cough. Your assessment reveals that he has a barrel-shaped chest, unilaterally diminished breath sounds, and tachycardia. What is the most likely cause of this patient's condition?
A. Rupture of the diaphragm
B. Spontaneous pneumothorax
C. Exacerbation of his COPD
D. Acute pulmonary embolism

Answer 2

Spontaneous pneumothorax

Question 3

Crackles (rale) are caused by

Answer 3

Air passing through fluid

Question 4

Treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) would MOST likely be contraindicated in which of the following situations?
A. Difficulty breathing, two-word dyspnea, and tachycardia
B. Conscious and alert patient with an oxygen saturation of 85%
C. Shortness of breath and a blood pressure of 76/56 mmHg
D. Pulmonary edema, history of hypertension, and anxiety

Answer 4

C. Shortness of breath and a blood pressure of 76/56 mmHg

Question 5

While auscultating an elderly woman’s breath sounds, you hear low-pitched “rattling” sounds at the bases of both of her lungs. This finding is MOST consistent with which of the following conditions?

Answer 5

D. Aspiration pneumonia

Question 6

Your patient has a chronic respiratory condition. His stimulus to breath is triggered by low oxygen levels in the blood. This is known as the _______

Answer 6

A. Hypoxic Drive

Question 7

Which of the following structures is NOT found in the upper airway?
A. Bronchus
B. Larynx
C. Pharynx
D. Oropharynx

Answer 7

A. Bronchus

Question 8

Which of the signs is commonly observed in patients with right-sided heart failure?
A. Flat jugular veins
B. Dependent Edema
C. Pulmonary edema
D. Labored breathing

Answer 8

B. Dependent edema

Question 9

Nitroglycerin is contraindicated in patients ______

Answer 9

Who have experienced a head injury.

Question 10

You and your partner arrive at the scene of a middle-aged man who collapsed about 5 minutes ago. He is unresponsive, apneic, and pulseless. Bystanders are present but have not provided any care. You should:

Answer 10

Begin high-quality CPR and apply AED as soon as possible.

Question 11

You suspect your patient is in shock. You note the patient’s skin is pale. This is likely due to ______.

Answer 11

Peripheral vasoconstriction

Question 12

Your patient is in shock, but the body’s defense mechanisms are currently able to maintain adequate circulation. This is called _________

Answer 12

Compensated Shock

Question 13

A patient whose speech is slurred and difficult to understand is experiencing:

Answer 13

Dysarthria

Question 14

The left cerebral hemisphere controls:

Answer 14

The right side of the body