The bevel of a nasopharyngeal should be inserted ___________.
Away from the septum
Only after lubing with petroleum jelly
Toward the septum
To the base of the carina
Question 2
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10
You arrive on scene to find a 35 year old man lying prone in the bathroom. He is not alert and you log roll him with c-spine stabilization into a supine position. Your next course of action would be?
Manually open the airway
Give him a sternal rub to check for consciousness
Check pulse and apply AED
AED - SAMPLE
Question 3
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10
Which of the following would be a sign that CPR may not be necessary?
Stiff neck and jaw
Core cyanosis
The patient is unconscious
No pulse or respirations
Question 4
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10
The following are signs of potentially life threatening respiratory problems in adults. Which is the most ominous sign?
Audible stridor
1 or 2 word dyspnea
Diaphoresis
Altered mental status
Question 5
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10
Nasal flaring is a sign of what?
Respiratory distress in children
Anger in intoxicated patients
Dehydration
Clogged nasal passages
Question 6
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10
The Adam's apple is also known as?
The mastoid cartilage
The thyroid cartilage
The cricoid cartilage
The vallecula
Question 7
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10
Anatomically, a child's airway is just like a little adult's, EXCEPT?
The tongue is larger in proportion to their body and their uvula is not developed yet
The vallecula is not developed yet
The tongue is smaller and the adenoids are not present
The tongue is larger in proportion to their body and the cricoid cartilage is smaller
Question 8
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10
Why would inserting a suction catheter into the mouth with the suction active be incorrect?
Big chunks are often at the top and will clog the suction before you get deep enough
You may cause the patient to aspirate the contents of the mouth
You were not taught to do it that way
It depletes the patient's oxygen supply
Question 9
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10
Which set contains parts of the lower airway only?
Trachea, alveoli, bronchi, and bronchioles
Pharynx, larynx, lungs, and diaphragm
Nose, alveoli, bronchi, and diaphragm
Mouth, epiglottis, trachea, and bronchi
Question 10
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10
Your patient is the victim of a moderate speed MVA. The patient is unconscious and not breathing. You attempt to open their airway with a jaw thrust maneuver and are unsuccessful. What should you do next?
Put in an OPA and prepare to suction
Use the jaw thrust maneuver again
Move the patient to a supine position and again attempt to open their airway with the jaw thrust maneuver