EMT Fisdap Airway Exam Review With Complete Solutions 2024

EMT Fisdap Airway Exam Review With Complete Solutions 2024COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) - correct answer-chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs CHF (congestive heart failure) - correct answer-condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to the rest of the body PE (pulmonary embolism) - correct answer-A condition in which one or more arteries in the lungs become blocked by a blood clot. Sudden shortness of breath, chest pain, cough. Treated with blood thinners, or an embolectomy. Cystic fibrosis (CF) - correct answer-hereditary disorder of the exocrine glands characterized by excess mucus production in the respiratory tract, pancreatic deficiency, and other symptoms Pneumothorax (PTX) - correct answer-an abnormal collection of air in the pleural space which can cause all or part of the lung to collapse Pneumonia (PNA) - correct answer-An inflammation of lung tissue, where the alveoli in the affected areas fill w/fluid, lung sound association is rales Pulmonary edema - correct answer-fluid in the air sacs and bronchioles usually caused by failure of the heart to pump enough blood to and from lungs, found in patients with a hx of cardiac disease, check for a tachypneic, diaphoretic patient , check for rales on auscultation chronic bronchtis - correct answer-Inflammation and irritation of the bronchial tubes Emphysema - correct answer-a condition in which the air sacs of the lungs are damaged and enlarged, causing breathlessness. Hyperventilation syndrome - correct answer-usually severe agitiation, anxiety or fright, hyperventilation, progressive signs and symptoms of alkalosis, (light headedness dizziness, numbness, feeling of tightness, muscle twitching, carpal-pedal spasms, tetany, seizures, loss of consciousness peripheral circulation - correct answer-blood outside the central circulation, blood supply for the extremities, consist of veins and arteries • Central circulation - correct answer-blood in the heart and in the pulmonary circulation Epiglottitis - correct answer-A disease in which the epiglottis becomes inflamed and enlarged and may cause an upper airway obstruction. Croup (laryngotracheobronchitis) - correct answer-a viral infection that causes swelling of the larynx and epiglottis; a barking noise is characteristic when do you perform rescue breathing? - correct answer-When a person collapses and stops breathing Ventilation (adult) - correct answer-10 ventilations per minute, 6-8 ml in mechanical ventilation Ventilation rate of Pediatric Patients - correct answer-20-30 breaths per minute ventilation rate of an infant - correct answer-1 breath every 6-8 seconds Normal respiratory rate (adult) - correct answer-12-16 breaths per minute Normal respiratory rate (pediatrics) - correct answer-20-30 breaths per minute Normal respiratory rate (infant) - correct answer-20-30 breaths per minute Breathing assessment - correct answer-respiration rate rhythm, regular or irregular quality/character of breathing depth of breathing quality of breathing - correct answer-regular, irregular, labored, gasping, wheezing partial stoma - correct answer- complete stoma - correct answer- proper ventilation of a stoma - correct answer-seal the mouth and nose with one hand, provide BVM and look for equal chest rise humidified oxygen - correct answer-Oxygen forced through distilled water and collected into the tubing; the oxygen now contains water vapour and is less irritating to delicate mucous membranes compared with plain oxygen Suction Catheter Size - correct answer-- 8 to 12 fr (thin secretion) - 14 to 16 fr (tenacious or thick secretion) suction catheter - correct answer-A hollow, cylindrical device used to remove fluid from the patient's airway. How to properly measure an OPA - correct answer-From ear lobe to corner of mouth Indications for an OPA - correct answer-risk of airway obstruction due to relaxed upper airway muscles or blockage of the airway by the tongue. Contraindications for an OPA - correct answer-conscious patient with an intact gag reflex Proper suctioning techniques - correct answer-1. Check portable suction machine 2.) connect tubing to machine including suction 3.) Make sure there are no blockages in the suction tubing 4.) Suction airway in circular motion until all vomitus, blood etc is removed Lower airway obstruction sounds - correct answer-wheezing Upper airway obstruction sounds - correct answer-stridor most common airway obstruction - correct answer-the patient's tongue Techniques to Open the Airway - correct answer-Head tilt/chin lift, jaw thrust maneuver Head tilt chin lift - correct answer-Relieves airway obstruction in an unresponsive victim jaw-thrust maneuver - correct answer-A technique used to open the airway of a trauma patient with possible neck or spine injury FBAO management: child - correct answer-Abdominal thrusts (Heimlich) until object expelled or child unconscious FBAO management: Adult - correct answer-Stand behind patient put both arms around the upper abdomen and clench one fist Grasp it with the other hand and pull sharply inward and upwards alternate between 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts FBAO on Responsive Infant - correct answer-DO NOT PERFORM HEIMLICH ON INFANTS UNDER ONE YEAR OF AGE. 1. Support head and neck, lay infant face down on your forearm and lower arm to leg. 2. Administer five firm back blows between shoulder blades with heel of hand. 3. With continued support, roll baby face up. 4. Firmly give five chest thrusts on infant's sternum, between nipple line. 5. Repeat steps until object is removed or infant goes unconscious. What to do if dentures are loose - correct answer-remove the dentures Proper ventilator technique for two person rescue and BVM - correct answer-one rescuer can deliver the recommended tidal volume by squeezing the bag while the