West coast emt block 2 quiz Exam 100%
Correct Answers 2024
Responsive patient older than 1 year - ANSWER-- Radial
A patient sitting in chair leaning forward outstretched arms - ANSWER-Difficulty
breathing
When palpating the carotid pulse of a responsive patient - ANSWER-Avoid compressing
both carotid arteries simultaneously
You receive a call to a day care center for an unresponsive 8 month old - ANSWER-
Assess a brachial pulse for 5-10 seconds
If you can't palpate a pulse - ANSWER-Immediately begin CPR
Gas exchange in lungs is facilitated by - ANSWER-Adequate amounts of surfactant
Without adequate oxygen the body cells - ANSWER-Incompletely convert glucose into
energy and lactic acid accumulates in the blood
Primary waste product of aerobic metabolism is - ANSWER-Carbon dioxide
Central chemoreceptor's located in the medulla provide feedback to increase rate and
depth
of breathing when they serve - ANSWER-Slight increase in carbon dioxide or a
decrease in the PH in the cerebrospinal fluid
Intrapulmonary shunting occurs when - ANSWER-A decrease in respiratory rate and
depth causes carbon dioxide accumulation in the
alveoli
, An unconscious patient found in a prone position must be placed in a supine position in
case he or she - ANSWER-Requires CPR
Proper size oropharyngeal airway - ANSWER-Corner of mouth to earlobe
Nasopharyngeal airway - ANSWER-inserted with bevel facing the septum if inserted
into right nose
Most significant complication associated with oropharyngeal suctioning - ANSWER-
Hypoxia due to prolonged suction attempts
Proper technique for suctioning oropharynx of an adult is - ANSWER-Suctioning while
withdrawing catheter
23 year old motorcycle accident - ANSWER-Alternate 15 seconds of oral suctioning with
2 min assisted ventilation
Muscle - ANSWER-survives longest without oxygen
Acute pulmonary edema most likely develops as a result of - ANSWER-Toxic chemical
inhalation
Which of the following statement regarding anaphylaxis is correct - ANSWER-
Anaphylaxis is characterized by airway swelling and hypotension
Hyperventilation could be associated with all of the following except - ANSWER-
Narcotic overdose
Alkalosis - ANSWER-Blood acidity is reducedAcute
Correct Answers 2024
Responsive patient older than 1 year - ANSWER-- Radial
A patient sitting in chair leaning forward outstretched arms - ANSWER-Difficulty
breathing
When palpating the carotid pulse of a responsive patient - ANSWER-Avoid compressing
both carotid arteries simultaneously
You receive a call to a day care center for an unresponsive 8 month old - ANSWER-
Assess a brachial pulse for 5-10 seconds
If you can't palpate a pulse - ANSWER-Immediately begin CPR
Gas exchange in lungs is facilitated by - ANSWER-Adequate amounts of surfactant
Without adequate oxygen the body cells - ANSWER-Incompletely convert glucose into
energy and lactic acid accumulates in the blood
Primary waste product of aerobic metabolism is - ANSWER-Carbon dioxide
Central chemoreceptor's located in the medulla provide feedback to increase rate and
depth
of breathing when they serve - ANSWER-Slight increase in carbon dioxide or a
decrease in the PH in the cerebrospinal fluid
Intrapulmonary shunting occurs when - ANSWER-A decrease in respiratory rate and
depth causes carbon dioxide accumulation in the
alveoli
, An unconscious patient found in a prone position must be placed in a supine position in
case he or she - ANSWER-Requires CPR
Proper size oropharyngeal airway - ANSWER-Corner of mouth to earlobe
Nasopharyngeal airway - ANSWER-inserted with bevel facing the septum if inserted
into right nose
Most significant complication associated with oropharyngeal suctioning - ANSWER-
Hypoxia due to prolonged suction attempts
Proper technique for suctioning oropharynx of an adult is - ANSWER-Suctioning while
withdrawing catheter
23 year old motorcycle accident - ANSWER-Alternate 15 seconds of oral suctioning with
2 min assisted ventilation
Muscle - ANSWER-survives longest without oxygen
Acute pulmonary edema most likely develops as a result of - ANSWER-Toxic chemical
inhalation
Which of the following statement regarding anaphylaxis is correct - ANSWER-
Anaphylaxis is characterized by airway swelling and hypotension
Hyperventilation could be associated with all of the following except - ANSWER-
Narcotic overdose
Alkalosis - ANSWER-Blood acidity is reducedAcute
