AAOS (12th ED) EMT Chapter 16 Respiratory Emergencies.

AAOS (12th ED) EMT Chapter 16 Respiratory Emergencies. Kussmaul Respirations - correct answer type of hyperventilation that is the lung's emergency response to acidosis. Kussmaul breathing causes a labored, deeper breathing rate (usually associated with diabetic acidosis and renal failure) Primary Assessment - correct answer Identify immediate life-threats. Six parts of primary assessment are: al impression (age/position/AVPU/chief complaint) sing mental status (Awake/ Alert/ Oriented x#) sing airway (patent/ adequate/ Rate-Rhythm-Quality/ chest rise/fall) sing breathing (sounds{w/r/r/s}/ Rate-Rhythm-Quality-Depth) sing circulation (pulse/ rate-rhythm-quality/ shock skin color-temp-condition/ bleeding) mine priority of patient treatment/transport to hospital. History Taking - correct answer Investigate Chief complaint + what patient done for breathing problem. -SAMPLE history (sign/symptom, allergies, medication, past history, last oral, event) -OPQRST assessment