Gastric distention, increased likelihood of vomiting and lung injury
Pharyngeal infection, nasal trauma and tracheal injury
Airway
Question 2
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10
The respiratory center is located in the:
Autonomic nervous system
Airway
Cerebral cortex
Pulmonary vascular system
Brain stem
Question 3
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10
Which of the following is true regarding the use of the jaw-thrust airway maneuver?
It should only be used on adult patients with potential head trauma
Airway
It should be used when the potential for spinal injury is present
It should be used on patients with a previous history of osteoporosis
It should be used after a standard head-tilt, chin-lift has failed to adequately open the airway
Question 4
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10
When assisting a patient with an epinephrine auto-injector, the EMT should:
Insert the needle at a 45 degree angle to the thigh with a glancing motion
Airway
Press the button on the end of the auto-injector and then strike the injector against the thigh
Leave at least one layer of clothing in place to ensure proper needle depth
Hold the injector against the thigh for several seconds, assuring administration
Question 5
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10
When properly inserted, an oropharyngeal airway sits primarily in the:
Nasopharynx
Oropharynx
Airway
Glottis
Larynx
Question 6
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10
An adult patient has received a penetrating wound in the right anterior chest. You note bubbles on the surface of the wound and a sucking sound when the patient breathes in. Appropriate treatment for this wound includes placing a:
Dry sterile dressing over the wound
Triangular cravat occlusive dressing over the wound
Airway
Damp sterile dressing over the wound
Three sided occlusive dressing over the wound
Question 7
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10
When managing the airway and breathing of an elderly patient it is important to consider that:
Many disease processes such as asthma are not considerations in the elderly
The greater elasticity of their lung tissues creates less total oxygen exchange with each breath
Airway
Their lungs contain less dead space, decreasing their capacity to inhale fully
Any number of chronic health problems may limit their tolerance for acute respiratory insult
Question 8
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10
Which of the following is true regarding patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases?
Airway
They tend to âtrapâ air in their lungs and have more trouble breathing out than breathing in
Their breathing difficulties are often precipitated by anxiety or a stress producing event
Their lungs produce large quantities of pulmonary edema, clogging their alveolus
They often present with pink, frothy sputum and a wet productive cough
Question 9
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10
The following structures collectively comprise the larynx:
The main stem bronchus, bronchiole, and alveoli
The epiglottis, glottis, and vocal cords
The trachea, carina, and main stem bronchus
The oropharynx, nasopharynx, and epiglottis
Airway
Question 10
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10
The patient is a 4 year old male with respiratory distress. You note a high pitched, harsh respiratory sound on inhalation. This indicates: