EMR Chapter 10 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

EMR Chapter 10 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified What is the maximum suction time for an adult? 15 seconds. What is the maximum suction time for a child? 10 seconds. What is the maximum suction time for an infant? 5 seconds. What position should an unconscious patient without spinal injury be placed in to maintain an open airway? Recovery position. What airway adjunct is used for an unresponsive patient with no gag reflex? Oropharyngeal airway. 2 What airway adjunct is used for a semi-conscious patient with a gag reflex? Nasopharyngeal airway. Why should the airway be checked frequently after inserting an airway adjunct? Because the device can become blocked or dislodged. What sign indicates an airway is blocked? Inability to speak, cry, or cough. What sound suggests partial airway obstruction by the tongue? Snoring. What sound suggests a foreign object obstruction? High-pitched wheeze or stridor. What sound suggests fluid in the airway? Gurgling. 3 What is the normal breathing rate for an adult? 12 to 20 breaths per minute. What is the primary goal of airway management? To keep the airway open and ensure oxygen reaches the lungs. What is the first step when assessing an unresponsive patient’s airway? Check for responsiveness and open the airway. What airway opening technique is used when spinal injury is suspected? Jaw-thrust maneuver. What airway opening technique is used when there is no suspicion of spinal injury? Head-tilt chin-lift maneuver. What device is used to remove fluid or debris from the airway? Suction unit. 4 What is the normal breathing rate for a child? 15 to 30 breaths per minute. What is the normal breathing rate for an infant? 25 to 50 breaths per minute. What device delivers oxygen at high concentrations to a breathing patient? Nonrebreather mask. What oxygen delivery device is used for patients who cannot tolerate a mask? Nasal cannula.