PLATINUM FINAL EXAM EMTP 3 3
REVIEW 2026 TEST BANK
COMPLETE QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Most important info to evaluate ventilatory status
Answer: - Respiratory rate (12-20)
- Clear bilateral lung sounds
- Auditory confirmation of breath sounds
◉ Most important info for oxygenation status
Answer: - Mental status
- Skin signs
- Pulse ox
◉ Most important assessment when evaluating pt O2 to the brain
Answer: - Airway patency
- RR
- SpO2
- Lung sounds
◉ Next step if NRB don't work
Answer: BVM
,◉ Next step for opening unresponsive pt with slow and shallow
respirations
Answer: - Check mouth for secretions
- Foreign body
◉ Ventilation rates
Answer: - Adult 12-20•
- Children 15-30 •
- Infant 25-50
◉ Flow rates
Answer: NC 2-6 LpM•
Neb 6-8 LpM
• NRB 10-15 LpM
- BVM 15 LpM
- ET tube 15 LpM
- Supraglottic 15 LpM
- CPAP 25 LpM
◉ When to use ET tube
Answer: • Cardiac arrest X 2
• Go to supraglottic
,◉ When to use supraglottic
Answer: When ET tube is unsuccessful
◉ When to use LMA / IGEL
Answer: Secured to the throat via inflation cuff (LMA) or non inflatable
cuff (IGEL)
◉ When to use CPAP
Answer: CHF or drowning patients• BP > 100•
able to follow commands• Can have neb inlined if needed
◉ When to use NRB
Answer: Used for pt who need more than 6LpM
Can have neb inlined
◉ When to use BVM
Answer: Used for unconscious or conscious patients •
BLS before ALS
◉ Anaphylaxis TX
Answer: Epi 1:1000 0.3mg IM•
If deteriorates give 1mg of epi 1;10,000 IV
, ◉ Advantages and disadvantages of surgical and needle crico
Answer: Surgical
• Provides definitive airway • Less frequent
Needle
• Provides effective ventilation in presence of airway obstruction •
Failure results from inadequate exhalation via narrow tube• Leads to
pneumothorax, bleeding, subcutaneous emphysema • Most frequent type
of crico
◉ Findings in a spontaneous pneumothorax
Answer: SOB
Sudden onset of sharp CP Pallor
Tachypenia
Diaphoretic
◉ Best method to use for vomiting pt and need to tube
Answer: Reduce gastric volume Supraglottic airway
Cricoid pressure
RSI
◉ Advantages and disadvantages of ET vs supraglottic
Answer: - Supraglottic is simpler and faster than ET tube•
REVIEW 2026 TEST BANK
COMPLETE QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Most important info to evaluate ventilatory status
Answer: - Respiratory rate (12-20)
- Clear bilateral lung sounds
- Auditory confirmation of breath sounds
◉ Most important info for oxygenation status
Answer: - Mental status
- Skin signs
- Pulse ox
◉ Most important assessment when evaluating pt O2 to the brain
Answer: - Airway patency
- RR
- SpO2
- Lung sounds
◉ Next step if NRB don't work
Answer: BVM
,◉ Next step for opening unresponsive pt with slow and shallow
respirations
Answer: - Check mouth for secretions
- Foreign body
◉ Ventilation rates
Answer: - Adult 12-20•
- Children 15-30 •
- Infant 25-50
◉ Flow rates
Answer: NC 2-6 LpM•
Neb 6-8 LpM
• NRB 10-15 LpM
- BVM 15 LpM
- ET tube 15 LpM
- Supraglottic 15 LpM
- CPAP 25 LpM
◉ When to use ET tube
Answer: • Cardiac arrest X 2
• Go to supraglottic
,◉ When to use supraglottic
Answer: When ET tube is unsuccessful
◉ When to use LMA / IGEL
Answer: Secured to the throat via inflation cuff (LMA) or non inflatable
cuff (IGEL)
◉ When to use CPAP
Answer: CHF or drowning patients• BP > 100•
able to follow commands• Can have neb inlined if needed
◉ When to use NRB
Answer: Used for pt who need more than 6LpM
Can have neb inlined
◉ When to use BVM
Answer: Used for unconscious or conscious patients •
BLS before ALS
◉ Anaphylaxis TX
Answer: Epi 1:1000 0.3mg IM•
If deteriorates give 1mg of epi 1;10,000 IV
, ◉ Advantages and disadvantages of surgical and needle crico
Answer: Surgical
• Provides definitive airway • Less frequent
Needle
• Provides effective ventilation in presence of airway obstruction •
Failure results from inadequate exhalation via narrow tube• Leads to
pneumothorax, bleeding, subcutaneous emphysema • Most frequent type
of crico
◉ Findings in a spontaneous pneumothorax
Answer: SOB
Sudden onset of sharp CP Pallor
Tachypenia
Diaphoretic
◉ Best method to use for vomiting pt and need to tube
Answer: Reduce gastric volume Supraglottic airway
Cricoid pressure
RSI
◉ Advantages and disadvantages of ET vs supraglottic
Answer: - Supraglottic is simpler and faster than ET tube•
