EMT JBL Final 1-41 Exam Questions With Accurate Answers.
How does respiration differ from ventilation? - accurate answers-respiration
is the process of gas exchange, whereas ventilation is the simple movement of
air between the lungs and the environment
The bodies back up system of respiratory control, which is based on low
concentrations of oxygen in the blood is called the: - accurate answers-
hypoxic drive
Diaphragm and intercoastal muscles tcontract during - accurate answers-
Inhalation
The diaphragm is unique because it: - accurate answers-is both a voluntary
and an involuntary muscle.
Which of the following is a function of the upper airway? - accurate answers-
warms and humidifies inhaled air
A 37 year-old male has an apparent foreign body airway obstruction. He is
conscious and alert and his coughing forcefully. His skin is pink, warm, and
moist. The most appropriate treatment for this patient includes. - accurate
answers-Encouraging him to cough and transporting
A man was found unresponsive in his bed at home. There is no evidence of
injury, and the patient's medical history is not known. The patient's face is
cherry red, yet the pulse ox meter is 98%. Which of the following and most
likely explain this. - accurate answers-Carbon monoxide poisoning
All of the following will help minimize the risk of gastric distention when
ventilating and apneic patient with a bag mask device except - accurate
answers-Increasing the amount of delivered tidal volume
Based on current guidelines in which of the following situation should
supplemental oxygen be administered? - accurate answers-Exposure to
carbon monoxide in an oxygen saturation of 94%
Central chemo, receptors, located in the medulla provide feedback to increase
the rate and depth of breeding when they sense - accurate answers-Slight
,increases in carbon dioxide or a decrease in the pH level in the cerebrospinal
fluid
How does CPAP improve oxygenation and ventilation in patients with certain
respiratory problems? - accurate answers-It forces the alveoli open and
increases the concentration of oxygen in the alveoli.
Prior to applying a nonrebreathing mass to a patient, you must ensure that the
- accurate answers-Reservoir bag is fully inflated
While providing CPAP to a patient in severe respiratory distress, you know
that his heart rate has increased by 20 beats a minute he is conscious, but is
no longer following verbal commands. You should. - accurate answers-
Remove the CPAP device and ventilate him with a bag mask device
You are ventilating a patient with a stoma, however Aries escaping from the
mouth and nose. To prevent this, you should. - accurate answers-Seal the
mouth and nose
You have inserted an oral airway in our ventilating and apneic woman with a
bag mask device. She suddenly begins regurgitating large amounts of vomit.
You should. - accurate answers-Roll her onto her side and remove the oral
airway
A 31 year-old female is experiencing acute asthma attack. She is conscious and
alert, but an obvious respiratory distress. After assisting her with prescribed
MDI, you should. - accurate answers-Reassess the patient in document her
response to the medication
At a flow rate of 6 L a minute, a nasal cannula can deliver in approximate
oxygen concentration of up to - accurate answers-35% or 44%
Which of the following is a late sign of hypoxia? - accurate answers-cyanosis
Your assessment of an unresponsive patient reveals that her breathing is in
adequate. Your most immediate action should be too. - accurate answers-
Check her airway for obstructions
, Your primary assessment of an elderly woman reveals that she is conscious
and alert, but is experiencing difficulty breathing. She has a history of
emphysema, hypertension, and congestive heart failure. As you assess the
patient circulatory status, you should direct your partner to. - accurate
answers-Administer oxygen with the appropriate device
A sign of respiratory distress seen in the neck is: - accurate answers-accessory
muscle use
Which of the following statements regarding a metered dose inhaler is correct
- accurate answers-An MDI delivers the same amount of medication everytime
it is used
Structures of the lower airway include all of the following, except - accurate
answers-epiglottis
Which of the following structures is not found in the upper airway? - accurate
answers-bronchus
A 49-year-old male with extensive cardiac history presents with two hours of
crushing chest, pain and shortness of breath. He has pale and diaphoretic and
tells you that he feels like he is going to die. His medication's include
nitroglycerin Viagra and Vasotec. His blood pressure is 140/90 MMHG and his
heart rate is 110 bpm. In addition to a ministering supplemental oxygen if
needed, you should. - accurate answers-Ask him if he took his Viagra within
the past 24 hours
62-year-old male is seen with crushing chest pain and which he described as
being the same kind of pain that he had with a previous heart attack. He has
prescribed nitroglycerin, but states he has not taken any. After a ministering,
supplemental oxygen, if needed, and contact medical control, you should. -
accurate answers-Assist him with his nitroglycerin unless his systolic blood
pressure is less than 100 MMHG
He 74-year-old woman complains of heaviness in her chest, nausea and
sweating that suddenly began about an hour ago. She is conscious and alert,
but anxious. Her blood pressure is 144/80 4 MMHG and her heart rate is 110
bpm. She took two of her prescribed nitroglycerin Before your arrival but still
feels heaviness in her chest. You should. - accurate answers-Recall that
How does respiration differ from ventilation? - accurate answers-respiration
is the process of gas exchange, whereas ventilation is the simple movement of
air between the lungs and the environment
The bodies back up system of respiratory control, which is based on low
concentrations of oxygen in the blood is called the: - accurate answers-
hypoxic drive
Diaphragm and intercoastal muscles tcontract during - accurate answers-
Inhalation
The diaphragm is unique because it: - accurate answers-is both a voluntary
and an involuntary muscle.
Which of the following is a function of the upper airway? - accurate answers-
warms and humidifies inhaled air
A 37 year-old male has an apparent foreign body airway obstruction. He is
conscious and alert and his coughing forcefully. His skin is pink, warm, and
moist. The most appropriate treatment for this patient includes. - accurate
answers-Encouraging him to cough and transporting
A man was found unresponsive in his bed at home. There is no evidence of
injury, and the patient's medical history is not known. The patient's face is
cherry red, yet the pulse ox meter is 98%. Which of the following and most
likely explain this. - accurate answers-Carbon monoxide poisoning
All of the following will help minimize the risk of gastric distention when
ventilating and apneic patient with a bag mask device except - accurate
answers-Increasing the amount of delivered tidal volume
Based on current guidelines in which of the following situation should
supplemental oxygen be administered? - accurate answers-Exposure to
carbon monoxide in an oxygen saturation of 94%
Central chemo, receptors, located in the medulla provide feedback to increase
the rate and depth of breeding when they sense - accurate answers-Slight
,increases in carbon dioxide or a decrease in the pH level in the cerebrospinal
fluid
How does CPAP improve oxygenation and ventilation in patients with certain
respiratory problems? - accurate answers-It forces the alveoli open and
increases the concentration of oxygen in the alveoli.
Prior to applying a nonrebreathing mass to a patient, you must ensure that the
- accurate answers-Reservoir bag is fully inflated
While providing CPAP to a patient in severe respiratory distress, you know
that his heart rate has increased by 20 beats a minute he is conscious, but is
no longer following verbal commands. You should. - accurate answers-
Remove the CPAP device and ventilate him with a bag mask device
You are ventilating a patient with a stoma, however Aries escaping from the
mouth and nose. To prevent this, you should. - accurate answers-Seal the
mouth and nose
You have inserted an oral airway in our ventilating and apneic woman with a
bag mask device. She suddenly begins regurgitating large amounts of vomit.
You should. - accurate answers-Roll her onto her side and remove the oral
airway
A 31 year-old female is experiencing acute asthma attack. She is conscious and
alert, but an obvious respiratory distress. After assisting her with prescribed
MDI, you should. - accurate answers-Reassess the patient in document her
response to the medication
At a flow rate of 6 L a minute, a nasal cannula can deliver in approximate
oxygen concentration of up to - accurate answers-35% or 44%
Which of the following is a late sign of hypoxia? - accurate answers-cyanosis
Your assessment of an unresponsive patient reveals that her breathing is in
adequate. Your most immediate action should be too. - accurate answers-
Check her airway for obstructions
, Your primary assessment of an elderly woman reveals that she is conscious
and alert, but is experiencing difficulty breathing. She has a history of
emphysema, hypertension, and congestive heart failure. As you assess the
patient circulatory status, you should direct your partner to. - accurate
answers-Administer oxygen with the appropriate device
A sign of respiratory distress seen in the neck is: - accurate answers-accessory
muscle use
Which of the following statements regarding a metered dose inhaler is correct
- accurate answers-An MDI delivers the same amount of medication everytime
it is used
Structures of the lower airway include all of the following, except - accurate
answers-epiglottis
Which of the following structures is not found in the upper airway? - accurate
answers-bronchus
A 49-year-old male with extensive cardiac history presents with two hours of
crushing chest, pain and shortness of breath. He has pale and diaphoretic and
tells you that he feels like he is going to die. His medication's include
nitroglycerin Viagra and Vasotec. His blood pressure is 140/90 MMHG and his
heart rate is 110 bpm. In addition to a ministering supplemental oxygen if
needed, you should. - accurate answers-Ask him if he took his Viagra within
the past 24 hours
62-year-old male is seen with crushing chest pain and which he described as
being the same kind of pain that he had with a previous heart attack. He has
prescribed nitroglycerin, but states he has not taken any. After a ministering,
supplemental oxygen, if needed, and contact medical control, you should. -
accurate answers-Assist him with his nitroglycerin unless his systolic blood
pressure is less than 100 MMHG
He 74-year-old woman complains of heaviness in her chest, nausea and
sweating that suddenly began about an hour ago. She is conscious and alert,
but anxious. Her blood pressure is 144/80 4 MMHG and her heart rate is 110
bpm. She took two of her prescribed nitroglycerin Before your arrival but still
feels heaviness in her chest. You should. - accurate answers-Recall that
