AIRWAY Exam Study
Questions & Answers
What should never be placed on an o2 tank? - ANSWERSAdhesive tape
When should an oxygen tank be replaced? - ANSWERSUnder 200 psi
How often should you perform rescue breaths on an adult? - ANSWERS5-6 seconds
What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult? - ANSWERS12-20 breaths(500 ml)
How do you determine breathing in a unresponsive patient is adequate? - ANSWERSLook, Listen
feel
What is the recommended maximum pressure for 02 tank? - ANSWERS2000-2200 psi
What's the structure located at the division of the trachea that's right above the main right and
left bronchus? - ANSWERSCrina
Medical term that represents low oxygen level in the body? - ANSWERSHypoxia
What does dyspnea mean? - ANSWERSDifficulty breathing
Which is the best explanation of why we check breathing rate and volume of patient -
ANSWERSWe check to see if we need to assist with oxygen
, If a patient with respiratory distress, becomes unconscious and stop breathing with stoma what
must you make sure of? - ANSWERSMake sure that you have an adequate seal on the stoma
Two year old child has a respiratory illness hasn't wanted to eat or drink, and has had a low
grade fever. Why respiratory illness significantly more dangerous in children? -
ANSWERSBecause a child's airway can swell shut
You arrive to a scene where a patient is in respiratory distress, is now unresponsive to verbal
stimuli, and has snoring respirations, what is the best treatment? - ANSWERSNeeds to have an
npa because patient could possibly have gag reflex (Just because you are unresponsive to
stimuli doesn't mean you do not have a gag reflex)
Your unconscious patient must be moved downstairs via small elevator, if you are limited to the
amount of equipment you can bring, what do you decide to take? - ANSWERSHand held suction
If you have a patient with an inadequate breathing what is appropriate care? - ANSWERSBVM
with supplemental oxygen
You have a 25 year old patient with abdominal pain, how do you treat them? - ANSWERSCover
with blanket and put in position of comfort
What should you consider when shocking a patient with an AED on the ambulance? -
ANSWERSSlowing down the vehicle because the ambulance can be read as a shockable or a
non-shockable rhythm
What is the most likely cause of stridor? - ANSWERSUpper airway narrowing
What is the proper technique for jaw thrust maneuver? - ANSWERSRetract the lower lip with
thumb to keep the mouth open.
Questions & Answers
What should never be placed on an o2 tank? - ANSWERSAdhesive tape
When should an oxygen tank be replaced? - ANSWERSUnder 200 psi
How often should you perform rescue breaths on an adult? - ANSWERS5-6 seconds
What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult? - ANSWERS12-20 breaths(500 ml)
How do you determine breathing in a unresponsive patient is adequate? - ANSWERSLook, Listen
feel
What is the recommended maximum pressure for 02 tank? - ANSWERS2000-2200 psi
What's the structure located at the division of the trachea that's right above the main right and
left bronchus? - ANSWERSCrina
Medical term that represents low oxygen level in the body? - ANSWERSHypoxia
What does dyspnea mean? - ANSWERSDifficulty breathing
Which is the best explanation of why we check breathing rate and volume of patient -
ANSWERSWe check to see if we need to assist with oxygen
, If a patient with respiratory distress, becomes unconscious and stop breathing with stoma what
must you make sure of? - ANSWERSMake sure that you have an adequate seal on the stoma
Two year old child has a respiratory illness hasn't wanted to eat or drink, and has had a low
grade fever. Why respiratory illness significantly more dangerous in children? -
ANSWERSBecause a child's airway can swell shut
You arrive to a scene where a patient is in respiratory distress, is now unresponsive to verbal
stimuli, and has snoring respirations, what is the best treatment? - ANSWERSNeeds to have an
npa because patient could possibly have gag reflex (Just because you are unresponsive to
stimuli doesn't mean you do not have a gag reflex)
Your unconscious patient must be moved downstairs via small elevator, if you are limited to the
amount of equipment you can bring, what do you decide to take? - ANSWERSHand held suction
If you have a patient with an inadequate breathing what is appropriate care? - ANSWERSBVM
with supplemental oxygen
You have a 25 year old patient with abdominal pain, how do you treat them? - ANSWERSCover
with blanket and put in position of comfort
What should you consider when shocking a patient with an AED on the ambulance? -
ANSWERSSlowing down the vehicle because the ambulance can be read as a shockable or a
non-shockable rhythm
What is the most likely cause of stridor? - ANSWERSUpper airway narrowing
What is the proper technique for jaw thrust maneuver? - ANSWERSRetract the lower lip with
thumb to keep the mouth open.
