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What is the main purpose of respiratory system? |
To provide oxygen and to remove carbon dioxide from the red blood cells as they pass thru the lungs |
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What part of the body is used in breathing? |
Mouth (oropharynx), nose (nasopharyngeal), throat (pharynx), windpipe ( trachea), lungs and diaphragm and numerous chest muscles. |
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Alveolar ventilation |
The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide that occurred in the alveoli. |
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What is the proper way to check for sign of adequate breathing? |
By placing your face close to the patients nose and mouth and watching the patients chest this way you can listen and feel the patient breath while at the same time see if the patients chest rise and fall. |
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What is the breathing rate for a normal adult? |
For a normal adult the normal breathing rate is 12 to 20 breath per min |
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What are steps for patient assessment? ( in order) |
Scene Size up Primary Assessment History Talking Secondary Assessment Reassessment
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Scene size up |
Review dispatch info Ensure scene safety Determine mechanism of injury or nature of illness Take standard precaution Determine number of patient Consider additional resources |
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Scene size up |
Review dispatch info Ensure scene safety Determine mechanism of injury or nature of illness Take standard precaution Determine number of patient Consider additional resources |
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Primary assessment |
Form a general impression Assess the level of responsiveness Perform rapid exam (ABC’s) |
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What does SAMPLE history stand for? |
Sign and symptom Allergies Medication Pertinent past medical history Last oral intake Events leading up to this illness or injury |
