Initial assessment

Question 1

What is the most common cause of a partially obstructed airway?

Answer 1

Reduced level of consciousness

Question 2

What might snoring signify?

Answer 2

Reduced air entry caused by partial loss of consciousness

Question 3

What might gurgling signify?

Answer 3

Reduced air entry due to mucus, blood or vomit in the airway

Question 4

What is normal respiratory rate?

Answer 4

12-20

Question 5

What is the Portsmouth sign?

Answer 5

High pulse rate and narrow pulse pressure/low blood pressure