EMT Pocket Prep Flashcards PT 1 – Airway &
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1. Which anatomical structure closes during swallowing? The .-
: epiglottis
2. An airway is used for an unconscious patient.:
oropharyngeal
3. A contraindication for an oropharyngeal airway in an
unresponsive patient would be a - .: gag-reflex
4. If an apneic patient is receiving assisted ventilation, the best
way to deter- mine if there is adequate tidal volume is to assess
for proper and in the
.: rise fall chest
5. A patient is receiving assisted ventilation via a bag-valve
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, mask. If the patient begins gurgling, is needed.: suctioning
6. Describe the "blow-by" technique.: The blow-by technique can be used for
children who may be afraid of using an oxygen mask. It involves placing the oxygen mask a
few inches from the child's face in an ettort to reduce anxiety.
7. A frightened 5-year-old boy refuses an oxygen mask but
requires supplemen- tal oxygen. In order to properly assist this
child, we should use the -
technique.: blow-by
8. What is the best indication that an adult is being properly
ventilated? By assessing for adequate and in the . This
is the most accurate method. Even better than using pulse
oximetry or hearing for lung sounds.: rise fall chest
9. If the abdomen, or another part is distending then it means that
it is
.: swelling
10. The appropriate step to take if it is observed that the
stomach is distending during assisted ventilations is to the
position of the patient's
, and watch for adequate and in the .: recheck
head rise fall chest
11. An oropharyngeal airway is in place for a patient who is
attempting to remove it, the appropriate next step would be
to the airway.:
remove
12. The main purpose of an oropharyngeal airway is to the
from the - .: prevent the tongue
from obstructing the upper-airway
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Respiration | Verified Questions & Answers | 100%
Latest Update 2026
1. Which anatomical structure closes during swallowing? The .-
: epiglottis
2. An airway is used for an unconscious patient.:
oropharyngeal
3. A contraindication for an oropharyngeal airway in an
unresponsive patient would be a - .: gag-reflex
4. If an apneic patient is receiving assisted ventilation, the best
way to deter- mine if there is adequate tidal volume is to assess
for proper and in the
.: rise fall chest
5. A patient is receiving assisted ventilation via a bag-valve
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10
, mask. If the patient begins gurgling, is needed.: suctioning
6. Describe the "blow-by" technique.: The blow-by technique can be used for
children who may be afraid of using an oxygen mask. It involves placing the oxygen mask a
few inches from the child's face in an ettort to reduce anxiety.
7. A frightened 5-year-old boy refuses an oxygen mask but
requires supplemen- tal oxygen. In order to properly assist this
child, we should use the -
technique.: blow-by
8. What is the best indication that an adult is being properly
ventilated? By assessing for adequate and in the . This
is the most accurate method. Even better than using pulse
oximetry or hearing for lung sounds.: rise fall chest
9. If the abdomen, or another part is distending then it means that
it is
.: swelling
10. The appropriate step to take if it is observed that the
stomach is distending during assisted ventilations is to the
position of the patient's
, and watch for adequate and in the .: recheck
head rise fall chest
11. An oropharyngeal airway is in place for a patient who is
attempting to remove it, the appropriate next step would be
to the airway.:
remove
12. The main purpose of an oropharyngeal airway is to the
from the - .: prevent the tongue
from obstructing the upper-airway
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