Respiratory Diseases and Emergencies

What are microorganisms?

What is dyspnea?

What is respiratory arrest or apnea?

What is hypoxia?

What body position might a patient in respiratory distress or respiratory arrest be found in?

List four signs of respiratory distress.

How can patients with adequate breathing be given oxygen and how much?

If breathing is inadequate, how must the patient be ventilated?

How might a patient's skin appear if they are in respiratory distress?

What are metered-dose inhalers prescribed to alleviate?