Paramedic Airway Exam – Practice Questions and Study Guide
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Airway
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Exam – Practice Questions and Study Guide
Paramedic
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Airway
Management.pdf
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Airway
Management.pdf
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How does the body initially compensate for a Increasing the systemic vascular resistance
decrease in cardiac output?
How would you position a bariatric patient? Use Fowler's or semi-Fowler's position if respiratory distress is present,
ensuring comfort and maintaining airway. Utilize additional resources as
needed for safety.
A higher pH is more acidic or basic? A higher pH is more basic (or alkalotic)
A lower pH is more acidic or basic? A lower pH is more acidic
Describe the procedure for performing pleural 1. Identify the second intercostal space at the midclavicular line. 2. Prep the
decompression. area with antiseptic. 3. Administer local anesthesia. 4. Insert a large-bore
needle or catheter over-the-needle into the pleural space. 5. Aspirate air or
fluid to relieve pressure. 6. Secure the catheter and dress the wound. 7.
Confirm placement with chest X-ray
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Describe the signs and symptoms of a patient Severe dyspnea, decreased breath sounds on affected side, tracheal
requiring pleural decompression. deviation away from affected side, hypoxia, cyanosis, increased respiratory
effort, and jugular venous distension
How do we evaluate effective bag-mask valve Observe chest rise and fall, listen for bilateral breath sounds, monitor for
ventilations? improvement in patient's color and oxygen saturation, and ensure the
absence of gastric distension
How do we evaluate the adequacy of respirations? Assess respiratory rate, depth, and rhythm; use pulse oximetry to check
oxygen saturation; observe chest wall movement; and listen to breath sounds
for adequacy of air exchange
How do we treat a patient who has ingested a toxic Assess ABCs, administer activated charcoal if appropriate, provide supportive
substance? care, possibly perform gastric lavage if within 1 hour of ingestion and
indicated, and contact poison control for specific advice
How do we treat a patient with a tracheostomy tube? Ensure patency of the tube, suction as needed, provide humidified oxygen if
required, monitor for signs of infection or obstruction, and replace the tube
as per protocol if dislodged
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Paramedic
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Airway
Management.pdf
Exam – Practice Questions and Study Guide
Paramedic
for Airway
Airway
Management.pdf
Exam – Practice Questions and Study Guide for Airway Management.pdf
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Practice Questions and
Study Guide for Airway
Management
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Paramedic
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Airway
Management.pdf
Exam – Practice Questions and Study Guide
Paramedic
for Airway
Airway
Management.pdf
Exam – Practice Questions and Study Guide for Airway Management.pdf
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Terms in this set (130)
How does the body initially compensate for a Increasing the systemic vascular resistance
decrease in cardiac output?
How would you position a bariatric patient? Use Fowler's or semi-Fowler's position if respiratory distress is present,
ensuring comfort and maintaining airway. Utilize additional resources as
needed for safety.
A higher pH is more acidic or basic? A higher pH is more basic (or alkalotic)
A lower pH is more acidic or basic? A lower pH is more acidic
Describe the procedure for performing pleural 1. Identify the second intercostal space at the midclavicular line. 2. Prep the
decompression. area with antiseptic. 3. Administer local anesthesia. 4. Insert a large-bore
needle or catheter over-the-needle into the pleural space. 5. Aspirate air or
fluid to relieve pressure. 6. Secure the catheter and dress the wound. 7.
Confirm placement with chest X-ray
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Describe the signs and symptoms of a patient Severe dyspnea, decreased breath sounds on affected side, tracheal
requiring pleural decompression. deviation away from affected side, hypoxia, cyanosis, increased respiratory
effort, and jugular venous distension
How do we evaluate effective bag-mask valve Observe chest rise and fall, listen for bilateral breath sounds, monitor for
ventilations? improvement in patient's color and oxygen saturation, and ensure the
absence of gastric distension
How do we evaluate the adequacy of respirations? Assess respiratory rate, depth, and rhythm; use pulse oximetry to check
oxygen saturation; observe chest wall movement; and listen to breath sounds
for adequacy of air exchange
How do we treat a patient who has ingested a toxic Assess ABCs, administer activated charcoal if appropriate, provide supportive
substance? care, possibly perform gastric lavage if within 1 hour of ingestion and
indicated, and contact poison control for specific advice
How do we treat a patient with a tracheostomy tube? Ensure patency of the tube, suction as needed, provide humidified oxygen if
required, monitor for signs of infection or obstruction, and replace the tube
as per protocol if dislodged
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