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A patient suddenly stops breathing eyes roll back then vomits blood What are the possibilities that could explain what happen to this patient?
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∙ 14y ago
The patient could have had a seizure. That would explain their eyes rolling back and the breathing stopped. Tubereculosis could explain vomiting blood if the blood came from the lungs. Those are also symptoms of shock.
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If your patient suddenly feels lightheaded and has a pale face, but is breathing fine you should?
Place them in the trendelburg position
3 What should you do if a patient with Sengstaken-Blakemore tube suddenly experiences difficulty of breathing?
Cut the tubes
What does breathing stand for in first aid?
it stands for "is the patient breathing?"
What is a apneic patient?
a person who is not breathing
Is an unresponsive patient still breathing?
Could be. Breathing is not a response. A person who is unconscious would be unresponsive and still breathing.
When the patient has discomfort in breathing while standing is?
orthopnea
Can you stop CPR when you have a pulse?
No. Monitor the pulse, and give rescue breathing if needed.
Is breathing a verb?
Breathing can be either a verb or noun, It is the present participle of the verb "to breathe." Examples: VERB- She was breathing hard. ('she' is the subject, 'was breathing' is the verb) NOUN- The patient's breathing was uneven. ('breathing' is the subject, 'was' is the verb)
Why is it important for the STSR to maintain the sterile field until the patient is extubated and breathing freely following a thyroidectomy?
Because an emergency tracheotomy is a possibility until patient is breathing freely.
How do you maintain oxygen flow when breathing for a patient in resuscitation?
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A patient breathing with reduced tidal volume will have respirations that are?
Shallow.
Do you do two minutes of compressions after the pulse returns during CPR?
No. Once signs of life return, you should turn the patient onto the recovery position to maintain a patent airway. If you feel any sort of resistance while doing chest compressions, it could mean that the patient has recovered. Stop CPR and check for their breathing and pulse. If there are NO signs of life, carry on with CPR. If the patient has a pulse AND is breathing adequately, put the patient onto the recovery position. If the patient has a pulse BUT no breathing, continue mouth to mouth breathing/bag masking only. Gurgling, gasping or any other signs of abnormal breathing should not be taken as signs of life. In this instance, assume they have no breathing and carry on with the Patient Action Plan.
