Outdoor Emergency Care Chapter 13

Front

The passage of oxygen and carbon dioxide through the walls of the alveolae occurs via:

Back

Diffusion

Front

Which of the following lists best represents the correct sequence for the passage of air into the lungs once it passes the pharynx? Bronchi, larynx, trachea, cricoid, Epiglottis, esophagus, trachea, alveoli, Trachea, uvula, bronchi, alveoli, Larynx, trachea, bronchi, alveoli

Back

Larynx, trachea, bronchi, alveoli

Front

When the diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax, which of the following events occurs? Inhalation, Release, Inspiration, Exhalation

Back

Exhalation

Front

The most important muscle of respiration is the:

Back

Diaphragm

Front

Which of the following actions causes an individual to inhale? The intercostal muscles relax, The chest cavity decreases in size, The diaphragm contracts and flattens, Pressure within the chest increases

Back

The diaphragm contracts and flattens

Front

A tachypneic patient is breathing:

Back

More rapidly than normal

Front

During a scene size-up, which observation most strongly suggests that your adult patient is suffering from an acute respiratory emergency? Options: The patient is holding a metered-dose inhaler. The patient is in the tripod position. The patient’s respiratory rate is 20. The patient’s hands are trembling.

Back

The patient is in the tripod position.

Front

In an adult, the most common cause of airway obstruction is: The tongue, A food bolus, Mucous secretions, An inflamed pharynx

Back

The tongue

Front

You are documenting your assessment of the patient who just left in an ambulance. The patient told you that he felt short of breath. You would document this as:

Back

Dyspnea

Front

The normal range for respiratory rate in children is: 5–10 breaths per minute, 15–30 breaths per minute, 25–40 breaths per minute, 40–45 breaths per minute

Back

15–30 breaths per minute