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PARAMEDIC AIRWAY FISDAP REVIEW
PART 1 2025 BRAND NEW ACTUAL
EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
*Steps must be performed in order. Bypass steps that do not
apply.*
a. Open and maintain a patent airway.
b. Recognize and treat airway obstructions.
c. Assess ventilation and oxygenation status.
d. Administer supplemental oxygen.
e.Provide ventilatory assistance. - correct answer -Appropriate
airway management
Consists of all anatomic airway structures above the glottic
opening.
*1. Tongue*
a. Must be manipulated
b. Tends to fall back into the posterior pharynx in unresponsive
patient
*2. Pharynx*
a. Muscular tube that extends from the nose and mouth to the
esophagus and trachea
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b. Composed of:
i. Nasopharynx
ii. Oropharynx
iii. Laryngopharynx (hypopharynx) - correct answer -Upper airway
Extends from the glottis to the pulmonary capillary membrane.
1. *Larynx*
2. *Thyroid cartilage*
3. *Cricoid cartilage (cricoid ring)*
4. *Cricothyroid membrane*
5. *Glottis*
6. *Trachea* - correct answer -Lower airway
-Complex structure formed by many independent cartilaginous
structures
-Marks where the upper airway ends and lower airway begins -
correct answer -1. Larynx
-Shield-shaped structure formed by two plates that join in a "V"
shape anteriorly to form the laryngeal prominence
i. Known as the Adam's apple
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ii. More pronounced in men
iii. Can be difficult to locate in obese or short-necked patients
-Suspended from the hyoid bone by the thyroid ligament
-Directly anterior to the glottic opening - correct answer -2.
Thyroid cartilage
-Lies inferiorly to the thyroid cartilage
-Forms the lowest portion of the larynx
-More prominent in females - correct answer -3. Cricoid cartilage
(cricoid ring)
-Located between the thyroid and cricoid cartilage
-Site for emergency surgical and nonsurgical access to the airway
-Bordered laterally and inferiorly by the highly vascular thyroid
gland - correct answer -4. Cricothyroid membrane
-Narrowest portion of the adult airway
-Vocal cords are located at the lateral borders of the glottis.
-Epiglottis is located at the superior border of the glottis.
-ET intubation requires visualizing the epiglottis, glottis, and vocal
cords before inserting the ET tube. - correct answer -5. Glottis
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-Immediately descends into the thoracic cavity
-Not a straight tube, which is key to understand when placing an
ET tube - correct answer -6. Trachea
1. A constant supply of oxygen and nutrients is delivered to every
cell.
2. Waste products are removed from every cell. - correct answer -
The respiratory and cardiovascular systems work together to
ensure that:
-Physical act of moving air into and out of the lungs
1. *Inhalation* is the active, muscular part of breathing.
2. *Exhalation* is a passive process and does not normally
require muscular effort. - correct answer -Ventilation
-Process of loading oxygen molecules onto hemoglobin
molecules in the bloodstream
-Requires adequate *FiO2 (Percentage of oxygen in inhaled air)* -
correct answer -Oxygenation
PARAMEDIC AIRWAY FISDAP REVIEW
PART 1 2025 BRAND NEW ACTUAL
EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
*Steps must be performed in order. Bypass steps that do not
apply.*
a. Open and maintain a patent airway.
b. Recognize and treat airway obstructions.
c. Assess ventilation and oxygenation status.
d. Administer supplemental oxygen.
e.Provide ventilatory assistance. - correct answer -Appropriate
airway management
Consists of all anatomic airway structures above the glottic
opening.
*1. Tongue*
a. Must be manipulated
b. Tends to fall back into the posterior pharynx in unresponsive
patient
*2. Pharynx*
a. Muscular tube that extends from the nose and mouth to the
esophagus and trachea
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b. Composed of:
i. Nasopharynx
ii. Oropharynx
iii. Laryngopharynx (hypopharynx) - correct answer -Upper airway
Extends from the glottis to the pulmonary capillary membrane.
1. *Larynx*
2. *Thyroid cartilage*
3. *Cricoid cartilage (cricoid ring)*
4. *Cricothyroid membrane*
5. *Glottis*
6. *Trachea* - correct answer -Lower airway
-Complex structure formed by many independent cartilaginous
structures
-Marks where the upper airway ends and lower airway begins -
correct answer -1. Larynx
-Shield-shaped structure formed by two plates that join in a "V"
shape anteriorly to form the laryngeal prominence
i. Known as the Adam's apple
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ii. More pronounced in men
iii. Can be difficult to locate in obese or short-necked patients
-Suspended from the hyoid bone by the thyroid ligament
-Directly anterior to the glottic opening - correct answer -2.
Thyroid cartilage
-Lies inferiorly to the thyroid cartilage
-Forms the lowest portion of the larynx
-More prominent in females - correct answer -3. Cricoid cartilage
(cricoid ring)
-Located between the thyroid and cricoid cartilage
-Site for emergency surgical and nonsurgical access to the airway
-Bordered laterally and inferiorly by the highly vascular thyroid
gland - correct answer -4. Cricothyroid membrane
-Narrowest portion of the adult airway
-Vocal cords are located at the lateral borders of the glottis.
-Epiglottis is located at the superior border of the glottis.
-ET intubation requires visualizing the epiglottis, glottis, and vocal
cords before inserting the ET tube. - correct answer -5. Glottis
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-Immediately descends into the thoracic cavity
-Not a straight tube, which is key to understand when placing an
ET tube - correct answer -6. Trachea
1. A constant supply of oxygen and nutrients is delivered to every
cell.
2. Waste products are removed from every cell. - correct answer -
The respiratory and cardiovascular systems work together to
ensure that:
-Physical act of moving air into and out of the lungs
1. *Inhalation* is the active, muscular part of breathing.
2. *Exhalation* is a passive process and does not normally
require muscular effort. - correct answer -Ventilation
-Process of loading oxygen molecules onto hemoglobin
molecules in the bloodstream
-Requires adequate *FiO2 (Percentage of oxygen in inhaled air)* -
correct answer -Oxygenation
