CDH Paramedic Entrance Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass What are the normal respirations of adults? Infants? 12-20 and 20-40
What is the purpose of surfactant? Reduces surface tension in alveoli (lubricant)
What is the normal stimulus to breathe in a healthy patient? Carbonic drive
What is a...
CDH Paramedic Entrance Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass What are the normal respirations of adults? Infants? ✔✔12-20 and 20-40 What is the purpose of surfactant? ✔✔Reduces surface tension in alveoli (lubricant) What is the normal stimulus to breathe in a healthy patient? ✔✔Carbonic drive What is a pink puffer? Blue Bloater? ✔✔A COPD Patient with Emphysema. A COPD Patient with Chronic Bronchitis What causes inhalation? ✔✔Diaphragm and Intercostal muscles contract Where are the different lung sounds located? (Upper, Lower Airway) What caus es them? (Fluid, Constriction, Rubbing) ✔✔... What is agonal breathing? ✔✔Abnormal breathing pattern characterized by gasping and or labored breathing. What is Cheyne -Stokes respirations? ✔✔Abnormal Respirations characterized by progressively deeper and sometimes faster breathing, gradually decreases then stops briefly. What is the difference between Ventilation and Respiration? ✔✔Ventilation - Mechanical process behind breathing. Respiration - Cellular process associated with breathing. What is Diffusi on and where does it occur in the lungs? ✔✔Diffusion is the movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area low concentration. It occurs in the alveoli. Why does suctioning cause a decrease in HR? ✔✔Vagal Nerve Stimulation resulting in Bradycardia What physically happens with pulmonary edema? ✔✔Pulmonary edema is an abnormal buildup of fluid in the air sacs of the lungs, which leads to shortness of breath. What is the pathophysiology of chronic bronchitis? ✔✔Air passages become clogge d by debris and irritation increases. As a result a large amount of mucus is developed which cause a cough .
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