AEMT Respiratory Emergencies

When treating a patient with dyspnea, you must be prepared to treat

• the symptoms
• the underlying problem
• the patient's anxiety
• all of the above

Oxygen-carbon dioxide exchange takes place in

• trachea
• bronchial tree
• alveoli
• blood

Oxygen-carbon dioxide exchange may be hampered if:

• the pleural space is filled with air or excess fluid
• the alveoli are damaged
• the air passages are obstructed
• all of the above

The upper airway ends at the ___ , where it is protected by the epiglottis

• pharynx
• trachea
• larynx
• carina

The clinical definition of chronic bronchitis is a productive cough for at least _____ per year for 2 ore more consecutive years.

• 2 months
• 3 months
• 4 months
• 6 months

_____ is/are a sign(s) of adequate breathing

• clear and equal breath sounds on both sides of the chest
• pale of cyanotic skin
• pursed lips and nasal flaring
• accessory muscle use

Asthma is usually the result of an allergic reaction to an ___ substance

• inhaled
• ingested
• injected
• all of the above

In patients with late COPD, ____ in the blood stimulate the respiratory center and cause respirations

• increased oxygen levels
• decreased oxygen levels
• increased dioxide levels
• decreased dioxide levels

Trauma to the trachea may result in ___ that obstructs the lower airway.

• a crushing injury
• a fractured larynx
• edema
• all of the above

___ is a sign of hypoxia to the brain

• Altered mental status
• Decreased heart rate
• Decreased respiratory rate
• Delayed capillary refill time