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WorksheetsBreathing Emergencies
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 1hrs 29mins
All are examples of breathing emergencies except....
respiratory distress
respiratory arrest
respiratory unrest
Choking
What is bronchitis?
an allergic reaction
an inflammation of the main air passages
an inflammation of the air sacs
when someone breathes faster than normal
All of the following cause Hyperventilation except...
Anxiety
Head injuries
severe bleeding
Choking
What is Croup?
a repetitive, rough cough that affects kids younger than 5
a respiratory disease that primarily affects the elderly
a breathing disorder the requires an inhaler
a heart disorder that causes an irregular heartbeat
What can happen if the Epiglottitis swells?
The windpipe can become blocked
the major blood vessels could bursts
the lungs may reduce in capacity
nothing, the epiglottitis does not affect any major body functions
If the victim is having trouble breathing, is conscious, and cannot speak you should...
check for other conditions by asking yes or no questions
do the heimlich maneuvar
ask them open ended questions so they are more motivated to catch their breath
give them a paper bag to breath into
What objects can children choke on?
toys
marshmellows
popcorn
all of the above
When a person is conscious and choking, what should you do?
don't call 911
raise both hands in the air
Give abdominal thrusts and call 911
give 5 back blows
A series of abdominal thrusts is called?
Heimlich maneuver
CPR
compressions
none of the above
If a choking patient becomes unresponsive what should you do?
start CPR
continue with abdominal thrusts
5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts
None of the above
What should you do each time you open a choking patient's airway after doing compressions on an unresponsive victim?
do a finger sweep
turn them on their side
look for the obstruction
all of them are acceptable
How can you tell if an infant is responsive?
hit its foot
tickle it
throw water on it
sternum rub
The infants head should always be above its body when trying to dislodge an airway obstruction.
true
false
Age group most likely to choke.
65 and up
2-4
13-21
25-25
The position you should have a choking responsive victim get in in order to do the Heimlich Manuever is
lean them over
sit in a chair
stand up straight
lay on floor
If a choking victim is too large for you to get your arms around and give abdominal thrusts you should
call 911 and wait for them to arrive and give help
place victim against the wall and give abdominal thrusts
have them sit on a chair and kneel behind them and do thrusts
have them lay on their stomach and give back blows
It is important to call 911 if a victim is choking or has been choking even if the object has been dislodged.
true
false
