CANADIAN RED CROSS LATEST A+ QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS UNVAILED!
respiratory arrest is
not breathing
respiratory distress has _ possible causes
many
respiratory distress signs + symptoms
. shortness/gasping
. trouble speaking sentences
. wheezing, gurgle, high-pitch
. abnormal breathing
. unusually deep/shallow breathing
. cool, moist skin
. blue/ash/flush/pale skin
. fear
. dizziness/lighheaded
what to do when respiratory distress
1. call ems
2. care:
- if medication: offer help
- reassurance
- monitor + provide continual care til ems
hyperventilation signs + symptoms
. rapid, shallow breathing
. feeling of suffocation
. fear, anxiety, confusion
. dizziness
. numb/tingle fingies/toes
. muscle contractions
what to do when hyperventilation
1. call ems and get aed if: doesnt stop after few mins, unresponsive, suspect underlying injury/illness
2. care:
- encourage controloled breaths by breathing in slow, holding for few secs, gradually exhaling
for asthma avoid _ and keep _ accessable
triggers, medication
, asthma medications include (2)
long-term control and quick relief
long term control asthma medication is taken regularly and
reduces inflammation and swelling by making broncicles less sensitive to triggers
quick relief asthma medication is used when theres an attack and
works quickly to relax the muscles and allow breathing more easily
what to do when asthma
1. call ems + get aed IF struggling to breathe or medication no work
2. Care: eliminate asthma triggers, comfy position, reassure, help w/ medication
allergic rxns signs and symptoms
. runny, itchy, stuffy nose
. sneezing
. watery, itchy, red swollen eyes
. nausea, vomiting, dia.
. weakness, dizziness, confusion
. tingling in mouth
. swelling of lips, tongue, face, throat
. coughing, chest tight, wheezing, short of breath
what to do when allergic rxn
1. call ems + get aed if rxn severe
2. care: calm, reassure, identify and remove contact w allergen help w medication
what is anaphylaxis
severe allergic rxn that is BODY-WIDE
(act quickly, can lead to death)
anaphylaxis signs + symptoms
. skin
. breathing
. alertness
. stomach
what to do when anaphylaxis
1. call ems + get aed
2. Care: if epi pen, help use it
- if condition no improve in 5 min, dose other leg
- have person rest quietly til ems
ANSWERS UNVAILED!
respiratory arrest is
not breathing
respiratory distress has _ possible causes
many
respiratory distress signs + symptoms
. shortness/gasping
. trouble speaking sentences
. wheezing, gurgle, high-pitch
. abnormal breathing
. unusually deep/shallow breathing
. cool, moist skin
. blue/ash/flush/pale skin
. fear
. dizziness/lighheaded
what to do when respiratory distress
1. call ems
2. care:
- if medication: offer help
- reassurance
- monitor + provide continual care til ems
hyperventilation signs + symptoms
. rapid, shallow breathing
. feeling of suffocation
. fear, anxiety, confusion
. dizziness
. numb/tingle fingies/toes
. muscle contractions
what to do when hyperventilation
1. call ems and get aed if: doesnt stop after few mins, unresponsive, suspect underlying injury/illness
2. care:
- encourage controloled breaths by breathing in slow, holding for few secs, gradually exhaling
for asthma avoid _ and keep _ accessable
triggers, medication
, asthma medications include (2)
long-term control and quick relief
long term control asthma medication is taken regularly and
reduces inflammation and swelling by making broncicles less sensitive to triggers
quick relief asthma medication is used when theres an attack and
works quickly to relax the muscles and allow breathing more easily
what to do when asthma
1. call ems + get aed IF struggling to breathe or medication no work
2. Care: eliminate asthma triggers, comfy position, reassure, help w/ medication
allergic rxns signs and symptoms
. runny, itchy, stuffy nose
. sneezing
. watery, itchy, red swollen eyes
. nausea, vomiting, dia.
. weakness, dizziness, confusion
. tingling in mouth
. swelling of lips, tongue, face, throat
. coughing, chest tight, wheezing, short of breath
what to do when allergic rxn
1. call ems + get aed if rxn severe
2. care: calm, reassure, identify and remove contact w allergen help w medication
what is anaphylaxis
severe allergic rxn that is BODY-WIDE
(act quickly, can lead to death)
anaphylaxis signs + symptoms
. skin
. breathing
. alertness
. stomach
what to do when anaphylaxis
1. call ems + get aed
2. Care: if epi pen, help use it
- if condition no improve in 5 min, dose other leg
- have person rest quietly til ems
