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1.In which of the following situations should the jaw-thrust
maneuver be used?
A:In any patient who is in cardiac arrest
B:In a patient who is in need of frequent suctioning
C:When the mechanism of injury is unclear
D:In a patient with apnea with no signs of trauma -
correct answer ✅C:When the mechanism of injury is unclear
.A 21-year-old male was bitten on the left forearm by a dog. He is
conscious and alert and denies any other injuries. An animal control
officer is at the scene and has contained the dog. Your assessment
of the patient's arm reveals a large avulsion with a peeled back flap
of skin. Distal circulation is adequate and the patient is able to feel
and move his fingers. In addition to bleeding control, you should:
A:replace the avulsed flap to its original position.
B:perform a rapid head-to-toe assessment.
C:irrigate the wound for at least 15 minutes.
D:apply oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask. -
correct answer ✅B:perform a rapid head-to-toe assessment.
In which of the following situations would you MOST likely
encounter agonal gasps?
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A:Any patient who is unresponsive due to hypoxia
B:Occlusion of the posterior pharynx by the tongue
C:Significant hypoxemia, regardless of the cause
D:Shortly after becoming unresponsive and pulseless -
correct answer ✅A:Any patient who is unresponsive due to
hypoxia
An elderly woman with COPD presents with a decreased level of
consciousness, cyanosis to her face and neck, and labored
respirations. Her pulse is rapid and weak and her oxygen saturation
is 76%. You should:
A:insert a nasal airway and give her oxygen via a nonrebreathing
mask.
B:avoid high-flow oxygen because this may cause her to stop
breathing.
C:assist her ventilations with a bag-mask device and high-flow
oxygen.
D:apply oxygen via nasal cannula and reassess her respiratory
status. -
correct answer ✅D:apply oxygen via nasal cannula and reassess
her respiratory status.
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.After an adult cardiac arrest patient has been intubated by a
paramedic, you are providing ventilations as your partner performs
chest compressions. When ventilating the patient, you should:
A:deliver 2 breaths during a brief pause in chest compressions.
B:deliver each breath over 2 seconds at a rate of 12 to 15
breaths/min.
C:hyperventilate the patient to maximize carbon dioxide
elimination.
D:deliver each breath over 1 second at a rate of 8 to 10
breaths/min -
correct answer ✅C:hyperventilate the patient to maximize carbon
dioxide elimination.
Following a head injury, a young female is semiconscious and is
bleeding from the nose and left ear. You should:
A:cover her ear and nose with a loose gauze pad to collect the
blood.
B:place a pressure dressing over her ear to prevent blood loss.
C:insert a nasal airway to keep her tongue from blocking the airway.
D:control the bleeding from her nose by pinching her nostrils
closed. -
Detailed Answers
1.In which of the following situations should the jaw-thrust
maneuver be used?
A:In any patient who is in cardiac arrest
B:In a patient who is in need of frequent suctioning
C:When the mechanism of injury is unclear
D:In a patient with apnea with no signs of trauma -
correct answer ✅C:When the mechanism of injury is unclear
.A 21-year-old male was bitten on the left forearm by a dog. He is
conscious and alert and denies any other injuries. An animal control
officer is at the scene and has contained the dog. Your assessment
of the patient's arm reveals a large avulsion with a peeled back flap
of skin. Distal circulation is adequate and the patient is able to feel
and move his fingers. In addition to bleeding control, you should:
A:replace the avulsed flap to its original position.
B:perform a rapid head-to-toe assessment.
C:irrigate the wound for at least 15 minutes.
D:apply oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask. -
correct answer ✅B:perform a rapid head-to-toe assessment.
In which of the following situations would you MOST likely
encounter agonal gasps?
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Detailed Answers
A:Any patient who is unresponsive due to hypoxia
B:Occlusion of the posterior pharynx by the tongue
C:Significant hypoxemia, regardless of the cause
D:Shortly after becoming unresponsive and pulseless -
correct answer ✅A:Any patient who is unresponsive due to
hypoxia
An elderly woman with COPD presents with a decreased level of
consciousness, cyanosis to her face and neck, and labored
respirations. Her pulse is rapid and weak and her oxygen saturation
is 76%. You should:
A:insert a nasal airway and give her oxygen via a nonrebreathing
mask.
B:avoid high-flow oxygen because this may cause her to stop
breathing.
C:assist her ventilations with a bag-mask device and high-flow
oxygen.
D:apply oxygen via nasal cannula and reassess her respiratory
status. -
correct answer ✅D:apply oxygen via nasal cannula and reassess
her respiratory status.
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.After an adult cardiac arrest patient has been intubated by a
paramedic, you are providing ventilations as your partner performs
chest compressions. When ventilating the patient, you should:
A:deliver 2 breaths during a brief pause in chest compressions.
B:deliver each breath over 2 seconds at a rate of 12 to 15
breaths/min.
C:hyperventilate the patient to maximize carbon dioxide
elimination.
D:deliver each breath over 1 second at a rate of 8 to 10
breaths/min -
correct answer ✅C:hyperventilate the patient to maximize carbon
dioxide elimination.
Following a head injury, a young female is semiconscious and is
bleeding from the nose and left ear. You should:
A:cover her ear and nose with a loose gauze pad to collect the
blood.
B:place a pressure dressing over her ear to prevent blood loss.
C:insert a nasal airway to keep her tongue from blocking the airway.
D:control the bleeding from her nose by pinching her nostrils
closed. -
