KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE
- List the structure and function of the respiratory system. (pp. 344-345)
- State the signs and symptoms of a patient with breathing difficulty. (pp. 345-346, 347, 349-350)
- Describe the emergency medical care of the patient with breathing difficulty. (pp. 346-348, 350-351)
- Recognize the need for medical direction to assist in the emergency medical care of the patient with breathing difficulty. (pp. 351, 354)
- Describe the emergency medical care of the patient with breathing distress. (pp. 346-348, 350-351)
- Establish the relationship between airway management and the patient with breathing difficulty. (pp. 346, 348, 350)
- List signs of adequate air exchange. (p. 346)
- State the generic name, medication forms, dose, administration, action, indications, and contraindications for the prescribed inhaler. (p. 354) (Scan 16-1, pp. 355-356; Scan 16-2, p. 357)
- Distinguish between the emergency medical care of the infant, child, and adult patient with breathing difficulty. (pp. 346, 348)
- Differentiate between upper airway obstruction and lower airway disease in the infant and child patient. (p. 348)
- Defend EMT-Basic treatment regimens for various respiratory emergencies. (pp. 346-348, 350-351)
- Explain the rationale for administering an inhaler. (p. 354)
SKILLS
- Demonstrate the emergency medical care for breathing difficulty.
- Perform the steps in facilitating the use of an inhaler.
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