Navy Hospital Corpsman, HCB Test 4 with complete solutions 2024.

Navy Hospital Corpsman, HCB Test 4 with complete solutions 2024. no breathing apnea bluish discoloration of the skin cyanosis the process by which molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration diffusion difficult and labored breathing; shortness of breath dyspnea a deficiency of oxygen reaching the tissues of the body hypoxia situated or extending between the ribs intercostals increased work of breathing; a sensation of shortness of breath respiratory distress the reduction of breathing to the point where oxygen intake is not sufficient to support life respiratory failure pulling in the skin and soft tissue between the ribs when breathing retractions active process in which the muscles of the rib cage and the diaphragm contract inhalation passive process during which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm relax exhalation classified as adequate or inadequate breathing detect increasing levels of carbon dioxide as well as low levels of oxygen chemoreceptors process of inhaling and exhaling ventilation refers to the exchange of gases between the alveoli and the blood and between the blood and the cells respiration exchange of gases between alveoli and blood external respiration exchange of gases between blood and the cells internal respiration what are the 15 anatomic landmarks pharynx trachea suprasternal notch costal angle vertebra prominence clavicles xyphoid process intercostal space mid sternal line right and left mid clavicular lines right and left anterior axillary lines right and left mid axillary lines right and left posterior axillary lines vertebral line right and left scapular lines the rate of breathing or the depth of breathing (or both) falls outside normal ranges inadequate breathing what are common causes of inadequate breathing smoke inhalation overdose (depressing effect) heart attack stroke shock 350 liters of oxygen is what cylinder? D 625 liters of oxygen is what cylinder? E 3000 liters of oxygen is what cylinder? M 5300 liters of oxygen is what cylinder? G 6900 liters of oxygen is what cylinder? H When should you switch to a new cylinder of oxygen? Before 200 psi Always use _____________________ oxygen (labeled OXYGEN U.S.P.) that is not more than ______ old medical grade; 5 yrs what is the safe working pressure of an oxygen cylinder 30 to 70 psi on cylinders E or smaller the ________________ is secured to the cylinder valve assembly by a ____________ (pin-index safety system) pressure regulator; yoke assembly cylinders larger than the E size have a _____________ with a threaded outlet valve assembly allows control of the flow of oxygen inliters per minute flowmeters recommended use for larger oxygen cylinders in the ambulance pressure compensated flowmeter no gauge and allows for the adjustment of flow in liters per minute in stepped increments; can be accurately used with the nasal cannula or nonrebreather mask and with any size oxygen cylinder constant flow selector valve can be connected to the flowmeter to provide moisture to the dry oxygen coming from the supply cylinder hummidifer