EMT Mod 3: Patient Assessment /
Airway Management Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
1. A low ETCO2 reading, as measured by capnography, would MOST
likely be observed if:
Select one: a. a patient in cardiac arrest is receiving high-quality
CPR.
b. an endotracheal (ET) tube is correctly placed in the trachea.
c. there is an absence or decrease in the level of CO2 in the lungs.
d. the cells produce large amounts of CO2 and return it to the
lungs.
The correct answer is: there is an absence or decrease in the level
of CO2 in the lungs.
The main advantage of the Venturi mask is:
Select one: A. the ability to adjust the percentage of inspired
oxygen when caring for a critically ill or injured patient.
CORRECT: the use of its fine adjustment capabilities in the long-
term management of physiologically stable patients.
C. that it does not contain an oxygen reservoir, so the same
percentage of oxygen can consistently be administered.
,EMT Mod 3: Patient Assessment /
Airway Management Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
D. the ability to adjust the amount of oxygen administered to the
patient by increasing the flow rate on the regulator.
During the primary assessment, circulation is evaluated by
assessing:
Select one: a. external bleeding, skin condition, and capillary
refill.
b. skin quality, blood pressure, and capillary refill.
CORRECT: pulse quality, external bleeding, and skin condition.
Correct
d. blood pressure, pulse rate, and external bleeding.
A palpable pulse is created by:
Select one: a. the pressure that is caused when venous blood
returns to the heart.
b. electrical conduction in the heart producing ventricular
contraction.
c. the pressure of circulating blood against the walls of the arteries.
Incorrect
, EMT Mod 3: Patient Assessment /
Airway Management Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
CORRECT: pressure waves through the arteries caused by cardiac
contraction.
A patient is sitting in a chair, leaning forward on his outstretched
arms. His head and chin are thrust forward. This position indicates
that he: CORRECT: is experiencing difficulty breathing.
B. has a decreased level of consciousness.
C. is experiencing severe back pain.
D. has abdominal muscle spasms.
The hypoxic drive is influenced by:
Select one: A. high blood oxygen levels.
B. low blood carbon dioxide levels.
C. high blood carbon dioxide levels.
CORRECT: low blood oxygen levels. Correct
In which of the following patients would the head tilt-chin lift
maneuver be the MOST appropriate method of opening the
airway?
Airway Management Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
1. A low ETCO2 reading, as measured by capnography, would MOST
likely be observed if:
Select one: a. a patient in cardiac arrest is receiving high-quality
CPR.
b. an endotracheal (ET) tube is correctly placed in the trachea.
c. there is an absence or decrease in the level of CO2 in the lungs.
d. the cells produce large amounts of CO2 and return it to the
lungs.
The correct answer is: there is an absence or decrease in the level
of CO2 in the lungs.
The main advantage of the Venturi mask is:
Select one: A. the ability to adjust the percentage of inspired
oxygen when caring for a critically ill or injured patient.
CORRECT: the use of its fine adjustment capabilities in the long-
term management of physiologically stable patients.
C. that it does not contain an oxygen reservoir, so the same
percentage of oxygen can consistently be administered.
,EMT Mod 3: Patient Assessment /
Airway Management Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
D. the ability to adjust the amount of oxygen administered to the
patient by increasing the flow rate on the regulator.
During the primary assessment, circulation is evaluated by
assessing:
Select one: a. external bleeding, skin condition, and capillary
refill.
b. skin quality, blood pressure, and capillary refill.
CORRECT: pulse quality, external bleeding, and skin condition.
Correct
d. blood pressure, pulse rate, and external bleeding.
A palpable pulse is created by:
Select one: a. the pressure that is caused when venous blood
returns to the heart.
b. electrical conduction in the heart producing ventricular
contraction.
c. the pressure of circulating blood against the walls of the arteries.
Incorrect
, EMT Mod 3: Patient Assessment /
Airway Management Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
CORRECT: pressure waves through the arteries caused by cardiac
contraction.
A patient is sitting in a chair, leaning forward on his outstretched
arms. His head and chin are thrust forward. This position indicates
that he: CORRECT: is experiencing difficulty breathing.
B. has a decreased level of consciousness.
C. is experiencing severe back pain.
D. has abdominal muscle spasms.
The hypoxic drive is influenced by:
Select one: A. high blood oxygen levels.
B. low blood carbon dioxide levels.
C. high blood carbon dioxide levels.
CORRECT: low blood oxygen levels. Correct
In which of the following patients would the head tilt-chin lift
maneuver be the MOST appropriate method of opening the
airway?
