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+ ward ' s science 9 Materials Needed: • Respiration belt sensor (or a timer and visual counting method) • Stopwatch/timer • Printed Patient Chart with 5–6 entries • Poster or card listing normal RR ranges: – Adults: 12–20 bpm – Children: 18–30 bpm – Infants: 30–60 bpm Student Instructions: 1. Review the patient chart carefully. Each entry includes a breathing rate in breaths per minute (BPM). 2. Take turns attempting to match each patient's RR by breathing at that pace for 30 seconds (use the respiration belt or a timer to count breaths). 3. After trying each one, discuss: Which rate felt too fast? Too slow? Impossible to maintain? 4. Identify the unrealistic breathing rate. Use that patient's ID number as your code to continue. CAUTION: Do not attempt any breathing rate that feels uncomfortable. You may simulate using counting only. How the Puzzle Works: • Students attempt to match each rate through breathing simulation (not diagnosis). • Only one rate is clinically or physically unrealistic, e.g.,: – 4 bpm = dangerously low – 45 bpm = exhausting for an adult – 70 bpm = normal only for infants • That patient's ID number becomes the escape code. Sample Chart Breathing at 4 bpm (15 seconds per breath) is nearly impossible to sustain => Code = 9102 Warning: Breathing at a rate of 4 breaths per minute (15 seconds per breath) is extremely difficult and may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or discomfort. Students should not attempt this without supervision and should stop immediately if they feel unwell. How They "Escape": • When students correctly identify the physically implausible RR, they use the corresponding ID number to unlock the next puzzle. Teacher Notes: • Have students reflect on what felt "off "—it reinforces body awareness and clinical thinking. • If respiration belts are unavailable, visual breath-counting with a timer works well. • You can adjust age or symptoms to make the puzzle easier or harder. CTE Healthcare Escape Room Activity (continued) Name Age RR (bpm) Symptoms Patient ID Chris D. 32 50 Shortness of breath 2891 Maria T. 29 37 No complaints 3310 Devon P. 34 4 Slow to respond 9102 Hannah L. 40 18 Normal alertness 1687 Tyler S. 36 21 Coughing 4278 ! !