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Question 1

this sound is created when the tongue and likely the epiglottis are patially blocking the airway (upper airway or lower airway?)

Answer 1

snoring

upper airway

Question 2

this sound is created when the tongue and likely the epiglottis are patially blocking the airway (upper airway or lower airway?)

Answer 2

With a gag reflex: suction and use nasopharyngeal airway

Without gag reflex: insert an oropharyngeal airway

Question 3

this sound is an indication that a liquid substance is in the airway (upper airway or lower airway?)

Answer 3

gurgling
upper airway
turn pt to the side and sweep the mouth out with fingers and use a suction

Question 4

either one of these can be described as a high pitched sound produced on inspiration which involves swelling or muscle spasms that result from airwayinfections, allergic reactions(upper airway or lower airway?)

Answer 4

Crowing or Stridorupper airway

Question 5

how would you treat a pt experiencing upper airway infection?

Answer 5

BVM & supplement with oxygen

Question 6

what is a late sign of shock?

Answer 6

drop in blood pressure

Question 7

what is the avg respiratory rate for adults?

Answer 7

12-20

Question 8

when u and a partner r performing adult pt bagging how long should it be for?

Answer 8

5-6 sec

Question 9

nml tidal vol for adult

Answer 9

500ml

Question 10

T/F

oxygen is the most beneficial treatment

Answer 10

True

Question 11

if pt is in respiratory distress unresponsive and snoring what should u do?

Answer 11

use NPA

Question 12

why do we administer inhaler’s

Answer 12

used to dialate bronchioles