PARAMEDIC AIRWAY FISDAP EXAM TEST
GRADED A+||2025-2026 ACTUAL STUDY IT
GUARANTEED PASS
Upper airway Correct Answer 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
b. Composed of:
i. Nasopharynx
ii. Oropharynx
iii. Laryngopharynx (hypopharynx)
Lower airway Correct Answer 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*
1. Larynx Correct Answer -Complex structure formed by many
independent cartilaginous structures
-Marks where the upper airway ends and lower airway begins
2. Thyroid cartilage Correct Answer -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
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
3. Cricoid cartilage (cricoid ring) Correct Answer -Lies inferiorly to
the thyroid cartilage
-Forms the lowest portion of the larynx
-More prominent in females
,4. Cricothyroid membrane Correct Answer -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
5. Glottis Correct Answer -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.
6. Trachea Correct Answer -Immediately descends into the
thoracic cavity
-Not a straight tube, which is key to understand when placing an
ET tube
The respiratory and cardiovascular systems work together to
ensure that: Correct Answer 1. A constant supply of oxygen and
nutrients is delivered to every cell.
2. Waste products are removed from every cell.
Ventilation Correct Answer -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.
Oxygenation Correct Answer -Process of loading oxygen
molecules onto hemoglobin molecules in the bloodstream
-Requires adequate *FiO2 (Percentage of oxygen in inhaled air)*
Respiration Correct Answer -Process of exchanging O2 and CO2-
->
1. *External respiration (Also called pulmonary respiration)*:
Process of exchanging O2 and CO2 between the alveoli and
blood in pulmonary capillaries.
2. *Internal respiration (Also called cellular respiration)*:
Exchange of O2 and CO2 between the systemic circulation and
the body's cells.
Pathophysiology of Respiration Correct Answer -Multiple
conditions can inhibit the body's ability to effectively provide
oxygen to cells.
1. Disruption of pulmonary ventilation, oxygenation, and
respiration will cause immediate effects on the body.
a. Must be recognized and corrected immediately
b. Important to distinguish a primary ventilation problem from a
primary oxygenation or respiration problem
GRADED A+||2025-2026 ACTUAL STUDY IT
GUARANTEED PASS
Upper airway Correct Answer 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
b. Composed of:
i. Nasopharynx
ii. Oropharynx
iii. Laryngopharynx (hypopharynx)
Lower airway Correct Answer 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*
1. Larynx Correct Answer -Complex structure formed by many
independent cartilaginous structures
-Marks where the upper airway ends and lower airway begins
2. Thyroid cartilage Correct Answer -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
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
3. Cricoid cartilage (cricoid ring) Correct Answer -Lies inferiorly to
the thyroid cartilage
-Forms the lowest portion of the larynx
-More prominent in females
,4. Cricothyroid membrane Correct Answer -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
5. Glottis Correct Answer -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.
6. Trachea Correct Answer -Immediately descends into the
thoracic cavity
-Not a straight tube, which is key to understand when placing an
ET tube
The respiratory and cardiovascular systems work together to
ensure that: Correct Answer 1. A constant supply of oxygen and
nutrients is delivered to every cell.
2. Waste products are removed from every cell.
Ventilation Correct Answer -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.
Oxygenation Correct Answer -Process of loading oxygen
molecules onto hemoglobin molecules in the bloodstream
-Requires adequate *FiO2 (Percentage of oxygen in inhaled air)*
Respiration Correct Answer -Process of exchanging O2 and CO2-
->
1. *External respiration (Also called pulmonary respiration)*:
Process of exchanging O2 and CO2 between the alveoli and
blood in pulmonary capillaries.
2. *Internal respiration (Also called cellular respiration)*:
Exchange of O2 and CO2 between the systemic circulation and
the body's cells.
Pathophysiology of Respiration Correct Answer -Multiple
conditions can inhibit the body's ability to effectively provide
oxygen to cells.
1. Disruption of pulmonary ventilation, oxygenation, and
respiration will cause immediate effects on the body.
a. Must be recognized and corrected immediately
b. Important to distinguish a primary ventilation problem from a
primary oxygenation or respiration problem
