FISDAP Airway Exam Practice Questions with Answers 2023/2024

Where does the stimulus to breathe originate? A) spinal cord B) diaphragm C) heart D) brainstem - Correct Answer D) brainstem What is the proper way to measure an oropharyngeal airway? A) the nose to the xiphoid process B) from the center of the mouth to the angle of the jaw C) from the tip of the nose to the lobe of the ear D) by the size of the patient's thumb - Correct Answer B) from the center of the mouth to the angle of the jaw During respiration, where does the process of gas exchange occur? A) trachea B) alveoli C) epiglottis D) bronchioles - Correct Answer B) alveoli A conscious 32 y/o patient complains of difficulty breathing. He is coughing while pointing to his throat. What should you do? A) give four strong blows to the back B) place him supine and begin CPR C) encourage him to keep coughing D) administer abdominal thrusts - Correct Answer C) encourage him to keep coughing A 34 y/o female has fallen from a height of 10 feet. She is unresponsive with snoring respirations. What should you do? A) use the jaw-thrust maneuver B) support her head and neck with a rolled towel C) attempt the chin lift maneuver D) apply a certerm-5vical collar - Correct Answer A) use the jaw-thrust maneuver How much oxygen will a pocket mask on room air deliver? A) 92% B) 17% C) 10% D) 23% - Correct Answer B) 17% An unresponsive 44 y/o male has an oral airway and is being ventilated. He suddenly regains consciousness and starts to gag. What should you do? A) insert a nasal airway B) request ALS to sedate the patient