Prehospital Emergency Care 11th Edition Exam Questions (31 Terms) With Verified Definitions Updated 2024

pneumonia S/S {Ans: Fever, chills, crackles, rhonchi, SOB, chest pain, (productive) cough, fremitus, myalgias, sore throat, fatigue, restlessness, lethargy, splinting, tachypnea, use of accessory muscles, decreased chest movement, pleural friction rub, mental status changes}When administering a Metered-Dose Inhaler (MDI) do {Ans: Instruct the pt to breath in slowly/deeply Be sure pt is breathing through mouth Shake canister for at least 30 sec before removing cap If not used for a couple of days, point away from pt and press canister a couple of times Depress the canister as pt inhales Coach pt to hold breath for 10 secs if possible Use spacer device if available}Acute Pulmonary Edema (cardiogenic) {Ans: inadequate pumping function of the left ventricle that drastically increases the pressure in the pulmonary capillaries forcing fluid to leak into space between the alveoli and the capillaries and eventually into the alveoli}Crackles (Rales) {Ans: Bubbly, crackling sounds heard during inhalation. Associated with fluid that has surrounded or filled the alveoli or small bronchioles. Can indicate pulmonary edema or pneumonia}Apnea {Ans: absence of breathing (Complete Respiratory Arrest)}Normal Breathing {Ans: An intact (open) airway Normal respiratory rate Good rise and fall of the chest Normal respiratory