Respiratory Emergencies

Question 1

Carbon dioxide retention / Hypoxic Drive

Answer 1

Chronically high levels of CO2 within body switching desire to breathe to Hypoxic drive

Question 2

Dyspnea

Answer 2

S.O.B. Or pain during breathing. Symptoms include shallow, rapid breathing and anxiety

Question 3

Airway infection (upper and lower)

Answer 3

Ie. Croup, RSV, and pneumonia. Symptoms can include wheezing, s.o.b., and cough

Question 4

Acute pulmonary edema

Answer 4

Rapid onset of fluid in lungs. Symptoms include: sob, pink, frothy sputum, and cough

Question 5

COPD

Answer 5

Disease and damage of alveoli from smoking.

Question 6

Asthma / Hay Fever

Answer 6

Chronic condition that increases mucus production, inflammation of airway, and airway constriction.

Question 7

Anaphylaxis

Answer 7

Severe allergic reaction to allergen that can lead to airway swelling and drop in pressure (shock)

Question 8

Spontaneous pneumothorax

Answer 8

Rapid onset of air in pleural space due to lung infection, trauma, or unknown reasons

Question 9

Pleural effusion

Answer 9

Accumulation of fluid within the pleural space of lungs. Due to infection, CHF, and cancer

Question 10

Pulmonary embolism

Answer 10

Blood clot in pulmonary artery restricting blood flow to lungs

Question 11

Hyperventilation

Answer 11

Abnormally high respiratory rate

Question 12

Foreign body aspiration

Answer 12

Inhalation of something into a persons airway

Question 13

Tracheostomy dysfunction

Answer 13

Complications ie mucus plug blocking airway, bleeding, and dislodgment of tube

Question 14

Cystic fibrosis

Answer 14

Genetic disorder that affects digestive system and lungs.