EMT FISDAP Airway Exam
Hypoxia - correct answer-A dangerous condition in which the body tissues and the cells do
not have enough oxygen
Orthopnea - correct answer-Severe dyspnea experienced when lying down and relieved by
sitting up
Rhonchi - correct answer-Coarse, low-pitched breath sounds heard in patients with chronic
mucus in the upper airways
Croup - correct answer-Rattling breath sounds that signal fluid in the air spaces of the lung
Oxygenation - correct answer-The process of delivering oxygen to the blood by diffusion
from the alveoli during inhalation into the lungs
Atelectasis - correct answer-Collapse in the alveolar air space of the lungs
Stridor - correct answer-A harsh, high-pitched respiratory sound, generally heard during
inspiration, that is caused by partial blockage or narrowing of the upper airway
Asthma - correct answer-An acute spasm of the bronchioles, associated with excessive
mucus production and swelling of the respiratory passages
Pulmonary Embolism - correct answer-A blood clot that breaks off from a large vein and
travels to the blood vessels of the lung, causing obstruction of blood flow
COPD - correct answer-A lung disease characterized by chronic obstruction of lung airflow
that interferes with normal breathing and is not fully reversable
Inhalation - correct answer-An active part of breathing
Exhalation - correct answer-A passive process not requiring muscular effort
Alveoli - correct answer-The functional site of oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange
Mediastinum - correct answer-The space between the lungs that contains the heart, great
vessels, trachea, main bronchi, esophagus, and many nerves
Hypoxic drive - correct answer-A secondary system for control of breathing
Tidal volume - correct answer-The amount of air moved during one breath
Diaphragm - correct answer-Moves downward with contraction
Intercostal muscle - correct answer-Raises ribs when it contracts
Hypoxia - correct answer-A dangerous condition in which the body tissues and the cells do
not have enough oxygen
Orthopnea - correct answer-Severe dyspnea experienced when lying down and relieved by
sitting up
Rhonchi - correct answer-Coarse, low-pitched breath sounds heard in patients with chronic
mucus in the upper airways
Croup - correct answer-Rattling breath sounds that signal fluid in the air spaces of the lung
Oxygenation - correct answer-The process of delivering oxygen to the blood by diffusion
from the alveoli during inhalation into the lungs
Atelectasis - correct answer-Collapse in the alveolar air space of the lungs
Stridor - correct answer-A harsh, high-pitched respiratory sound, generally heard during
inspiration, that is caused by partial blockage or narrowing of the upper airway
Asthma - correct answer-An acute spasm of the bronchioles, associated with excessive
mucus production and swelling of the respiratory passages
Pulmonary Embolism - correct answer-A blood clot that breaks off from a large vein and
travels to the blood vessels of the lung, causing obstruction of blood flow
COPD - correct answer-A lung disease characterized by chronic obstruction of lung airflow
that interferes with normal breathing and is not fully reversable
Inhalation - correct answer-An active part of breathing
Exhalation - correct answer-A passive process not requiring muscular effort
Alveoli - correct answer-The functional site of oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange
Mediastinum - correct answer-The space between the lungs that contains the heart, great
vessels, trachea, main bronchi, esophagus, and many nerves
Hypoxic drive - correct answer-A secondary system for control of breathing
Tidal volume - correct answer-The amount of air moved during one breath
Diaphragm - correct answer-Moves downward with contraction
Intercostal muscle - correct answer-Raises ribs when it contracts
