Question 1

What is the danger that an altered mental status can pose to a patient's breathing?

Accepted Answer

A)   Depressed alveolar function
B)   Loss of muscle tone and airway collapse
C)   Bronchospasms
D)   HyperoxiaE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 2

The trachea branches off at the ________ and forms two mainstem bronchi.

Accepted Answer

A)   bronchioles
B)   pleura
C)   alveoli
D)   carinaE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

To be effective,a suction unit must be able to generate air flow of ________ liters per minute and create a vacuum of ________ mmHg.

Accepted Answer

A)   300; 30
B)   30; 30
C)   300; 330
D)   30; 300E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following is the correct method of suctioning?

Accepted Answer

A)   Suction intermittently, both while inserting and withdrawing the suction tip or catheter.
B)   Insert the catheter or tip to the desired depth prior to applying suction.
C)   Begin suctioning as you insert the suction tip or catheter into the mouth.
D)   Suction continuously, both while inserting and withdrawing the suction tip or catheter.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Perhaps the simplest way to determine if a patient has a patent airway is to:

Accepted Answer

A)   say "hello."
B)   check for adequate chest rise.
C)   determine a respiratory rate.
D)   auscultate for breath sounds.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

The jaw-thrust maneuver is the only ________ airway procedure for an unconscious patient with possible head,neck,or spine injury or unknown mechanism of injury.

Accepted Answer

A)   recommended
B)   required
C)   prohibited
D)   forbiddenE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

On which of the following types of calls should you bring your portable suction unit to the patient's side upon arrival on the scene?

Accepted Answer

A)   Motor vehicle collision
B)   Cardiac arrest
C)   Seizure
D)   All of the aboveE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

When inserting an oropharyngeal airway,how many degrees do you need to rotate the airway so the tip is pointing down into the patient's pharynx?

Accepted Answer

A)   45
B)   90
C)   180
D)   270E) A) and B)
F) B) and C) C

Question 9

All of the following can result in airway obstructions,except:

Accepted Answer

A)   burns.
B)   infections.
C)   the tongue.
D)   facial trauma.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following is a sign of an inadequate airway?

Accepted Answer

A)   Regular chest movements
B)   Nasal flaring
C)   Equal expansion of both sides of the chest when patient inhales
D)   Typical skin colorationE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

The high-pitched sound caused by an upper airway obstruction is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   gurgling.
B)   stridor.
C)   rhonchi.
D)   rales.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Which of the following should be kept in mind when assessing and managing the airway of a pediatric patient?

Accepted Answer

A)   The trachea is easily obstructed by swelling.
B)   The tongue is not as likely to obstruct the airway as in an adult.
C)   Due to their short necks, pediatric patients require a greater degree of hyperextension to open the airway than do adults.
D)   Gastric distention is unlikely.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following structures is found in the lower airway?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bronchi
B)   Uvula
C)   Pharynx
D)   TonsilsE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Which of the following is an advantage of using a nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   It eliminates the need for manual positioning of the patient's head to keep the airway open.
B)   It is ideal for patients with a suspected skull fracture.
C)   It may be tolerated by many patients with a gag reflex.
D)   All of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following is a disadvantage of oropharyngeal airways (OPAs) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   They cannot be used in patients with a suspected skull fracture.
B)   They do not come in pediatric sizes.
C)   They require the use of a water-soluble lubricant.
D)   They cannot be used in a patient with a gag reflex.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following patients should NOT have their airway opened using a head-tilt,chin-lift maneuver?

Accepted Answer

A)   A 35-year-old diabetic woman who is in the driver's seat of the car in her driveway, who becomes unresponsive while speaking to her husband.
B)   A homeless person of undetermined age found lying unresponsive in an alley with no bystanders.
C)   A 50-year-old woman who choked on a piece of food while dining in a restaurant and was lowered to the floor by a waiter.
D)   A 25-year-old man who is still unresponsive after a grand mal seizure.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following is true concerning the procedure for inserting a nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   The bevel should be turned toward the nasal septum.
B)   If a water-soluble lubricant is not available, a silicon spray can be substituted.
C)   It can only be placed in the right nostril.
D)   The length of the device is not as important as it is with oropharyngeal airways.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Your patient is breathing 4 shallow breaths per minute due to overdosing on his pain medication but he has a palpable radial pulse.He vomited prior to your arrival and is choking.You should:

Accepted Answer

A)   insert an oropharyngeal airway and ventilate.
B)   roll him over onto his side to clear the airway.
C)   perform chest thrusts to clear the lungs.
D)   move the patient to the ambulance and suction.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

What is the sound of the soft tissue of the upper airway creating impedance or partial obstruction to the flow of air?

Accepted Answer

A)   Stridor
B)   Hoarseness
C)   Snoring
D)   GurglingE) B) and D)
F) B) and C) C

Question 20

You are ventilating a cardiac arrest patient when he begins to vomit copious amounts of large pieces of undigested food.Which of the following would be most effective in clearing the airway?

Accepted Answer

A)   Using a rigid pharyngeal suction tip
B)   Irrigating the mouth with sterile water to dilute the material before suctioning
C)   Using a 14 French suction catheter
D)   Using large bore suction tubing without a tip or catheter attachedE) A) and C)
F) None of the above D

Exam 9: Airway Management

What is the danger that an altered mental status can pose to a patient's breathing?

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The trachea branches off at the ________ and forms two mainstem bronchi.

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To be effective,a suction unit must be able to generate air flow of ________ liters per minute and create a vacuum of ________ mmHg.

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Which of the following is the correct method of suctioning?

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Perhaps the simplest way to determine if a patient has a patent airway is to:

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The jaw-thrust maneuver is the only ________ airway procedure for an unconscious patient with possible head,neck,or spine injury or unknown mechanism of injury.

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On which of the following types of calls should you bring your portable suction unit to the patient's side upon arrival on the scene?

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When inserting an oropharyngeal airway,how many degrees do you need to rotate the airway so the tip is pointing down into the patient's pharynx?

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All of the following can result in airway obstructions,except:

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Which of the following is a sign of an inadequate airway?

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The high-pitched sound caused by an upper airway obstruction is known as:

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Which of the following should be kept in mind when assessing and managing the airway of a pediatric patient?

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Which of the following structures is found in the lower airway?

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Which of the following is an advantage of using a nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) ?

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Which of the following is a disadvantage of oropharyngeal airways (OPAs) ?

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Which of the following patients should NOT have their airway opened using a head-tilt,chin-lift maneuver?

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Which of the following is true concerning the procedure for inserting a nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) ?

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Your patient is breathing 4 shallow breaths per minute due to overdosing on his pain medication but he has a palpable radial pulse.He vomited prior to your arrival and is choking.You should:

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What is the sound of the soft tissue of the upper airway creating impedance or partial obstruction to the flow of air?

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You are ventilating a cardiac arrest patient when he begins to vomit copious amounts of large pieces of undigested food.Which of the following would be most effective in clearing the airway?

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