The respiratory centre, a group of nerves which control breathing, is located where

Respiration rate and depth via the respiratory centre cannot be overridden, True or False

What mnemonic can be used for a detailed respiratory assessment

On the FLAPS mnemonic, what is the aim of the Search section

On assessing the Trachea, if it is pulled to one side, what may this indicate

Hyporesonance would indicate a build up of what in the thoracic cavity

The overall aim of Breathing management is to maintain adequate patient breathing and ventilations, True or False

Following nebulisation, what additional medications can be given for a life-threatening asthma patient

In the event of respiratory arrest, at what rate should you ventilate a patient with a BVM

Patient positioning can help alleviate the immediate difficulty in breathing by oedema, True or False

When nebulising a patient with COPD, how long should you limit the nebulisation

What criteria can be used to help identify a Pulmonary Embolism

What medication treatment can be given for Heart Failure Pulmonary Oedema (3 answers)

A haemothorax involves a collection of what in the thorax

The landmark for needle chest decompression is what

Treatment of a tension pneumothorax following chest decompression may require positive ventilation, True or False

What can be placed on a sucking chest wound

COPD is the medical term that covers how many long term conditions

What receptors respond to partial pressures of O2 and CO2 in the body

Blood acidity is monitored by which receptors

Inspiration occurs through the expansion of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles, what effect does this have on the atmospheric pressure within the lungs

For normal expiration, the diaphragm and intercostal muscles do what

Where does gaseous exchange occur

Which statement best describes Tidal Volume

What is the average Tidal Volume of the lungs