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Which is a handheld device that is used to manually breathe for the patient on a temporary basis?
A bag valve mask is used to manually breathe for the patient on a temporary basis.
A rapid pulse and shortness of breathe in a patient usually indicates the patient is excited and does not need to be reported to the nurse?
False
bipap?
The bipap machine helps the patient to breathe properly when he is sleeping l
When should you extubate?
When the patient can breathe without assistance (I am assuming a breathing tube -- not an NG tube).
If your patient is nervous and begins to have very rapid, short, shallow panicked breathing?
Have them breathe into their hands
What do you do after ventilating a patient for 3 minutes and he starts to breathe on his own at a rate of 18 breaths per minute?
Pat yourself on the back and continue to monitor the patient.
How do you cure cyanosis?
You need to get Oxygen into the patients blood (administer a richer mix of Oxygen for the patient to breathe).
Rob is an EMT treating a patient who's gasping for breathe and appears to have chills.?
Ask the patient to point to a pain chart to indicate his level if pain on a scale of 1 to 10.
When inspecting a cardiovascular patient note that the patient needs to sit upright to breathe this indicates of?
When a cardiovascular patient needs to sit upright to breathe, it often indicates the presence of pulmonary congestion or heart failure. This position, known as orthopnea, can occur when lying flat increases pressure in the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. It may suggest that the heart is unable to pump effectively, leading to fluid accumulation in the lungs. Immediate medical evaluation is recommended to address the underlying issues.
When a child starts to breathe again after CPR?
Keep airway open and monitor patient until EMS arrives.
Does the patient able to breath on his own after extubate?
Whether a patient is able to breathe on their own after extubation depends on several factors, including the underlying condition that necessitated intubation, their overall respiratory function, and the success of the extubation process. Generally, if the patient has adequate respiratory drive and lung function, they should be able to breathe independently. Close monitoring is essential immediately following extubation to ensure the patient can maintain effective ventilation. If difficulties arise, re-intubation may be necessary.
What percent of oxygen should a patient breathing in room air be receiving?
A patient breathing room air should be receiving approximately 21% oxygen. This is the normal oxygen concentration present in the air we breathe.
