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CIEMT EXAM LATEST VERSION WITH
COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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1. Which maneuver is recommended for opening the airway of an unconscious trauma patient
when a cervical spine injury is suspected?
A) Head-tilt/chin-lift
B) Modified jaw-thrust
C) Nasal trumpet insertion
D) Rapid sequence intubation
Answer: B The modified jaw-thrust opens the airway without moving the cervical spine,
reducing the risk of worsening a potential spinal injury. The head-tilt/chin-lift is contraindicated
in suspected spinal trauma.
2. The primary muscle responsible for active inhalation is:
A) Diaphragm
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B) Internal intercostals
C) Abdominal muscles
D) Scalenes
Answer: A The diaphragm contracts during active inhalation, creating negative intrathoracic
pressure that draws air into the lungs. Internal intercostals and abdominal muscles are primarily
used for forced exhalation.
3. Early signs of hypoxia in an adult include all EXCEPT:
A) Restlessness
B) Cyanosis of lips
C) Tachypnea
D) Confusion
Answer: B Cyanosis (blue discoloration of the skin) is a late sign of hypoxia. Early signs are
mental status changes (restlessness, confusion) and an increased respiratory rate (tachypnea).
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4. What is the appropriate size for a nasopharyngeal airway in an average adult?
A) 12 French
B) 20 French
C) 28 French
D) 36 French
Answer: C A 28 French nasopharyngeal airway is appropriate for an average adult male. The
size is estimated by measuring from the tip of the nose to the earlobe, and the diameter should
be slightly smaller than the patient's nostril.
5. A patient is breathing 8 times per minute with shallow breaths. This condition is best
described as:
A) Tachypnea
B) Bradypnea
C) Hyperpnea
D) Apnea
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Answer: B Bradypnea is an abnormally slow respiratory rate, typically below 12 breaths per
minute in adults. Tachypnea is rapid breathing, hyperpnea is deep breathing, and apnea is the
absence of breathing.
6. Which of the following is a contraindication for inserting a nasopharyngeal airway?
A) Unconscious patient
B) Suspected skull fracture
C) Gag reflex present
D) Excessive oral secretions
Answer: B A nasopharyngeal airway is contraindicated in patients with suspected skull fracture
or basilar skull fracture due to the risk of inserting the tube into the cranial cavity through a
fracture site. It is preferred for patients with an intact gag reflex.
7. The correct technique for suctioning a patient's airway includes:
A) Suctioning for no more than 30 seconds at a time
B) Suctioning for no more than 15 seconds at a time
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CIEMT EXAM LATEST VERSION WITH
COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED SOLUTIONS JUST RELEASED THIS
YEAR
1. Which maneuver is recommended for opening the airway of an unconscious trauma patient
when a cervical spine injury is suspected?
A) Head-tilt/chin-lift
B) Modified jaw-thrust
C) Nasal trumpet insertion
D) Rapid sequence intubation
Answer: B The modified jaw-thrust opens the airway without moving the cervical spine,
reducing the risk of worsening a potential spinal injury. The head-tilt/chin-lift is contraindicated
in suspected spinal trauma.
2. The primary muscle responsible for active inhalation is:
A) Diaphragm
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B) Internal intercostals
C) Abdominal muscles
D) Scalenes
Answer: A The diaphragm contracts during active inhalation, creating negative intrathoracic
pressure that draws air into the lungs. Internal intercostals and abdominal muscles are primarily
used for forced exhalation.
3. Early signs of hypoxia in an adult include all EXCEPT:
A) Restlessness
B) Cyanosis of lips
C) Tachypnea
D) Confusion
Answer: B Cyanosis (blue discoloration of the skin) is a late sign of hypoxia. Early signs are
mental status changes (restlessness, confusion) and an increased respiratory rate (tachypnea).
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4. What is the appropriate size for a nasopharyngeal airway in an average adult?
A) 12 French
B) 20 French
C) 28 French
D) 36 French
Answer: C A 28 French nasopharyngeal airway is appropriate for an average adult male. The
size is estimated by measuring from the tip of the nose to the earlobe, and the diameter should
be slightly smaller than the patient's nostril.
5. A patient is breathing 8 times per minute with shallow breaths. This condition is best
described as:
A) Tachypnea
B) Bradypnea
C) Hyperpnea
D) Apnea
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Answer: B Bradypnea is an abnormally slow respiratory rate, typically below 12 breaths per
minute in adults. Tachypnea is rapid breathing, hyperpnea is deep breathing, and apnea is the
absence of breathing.
6. Which of the following is a contraindication for inserting a nasopharyngeal airway?
A) Unconscious patient
B) Suspected skull fracture
C) Gag reflex present
D) Excessive oral secretions
Answer: B A nasopharyngeal airway is contraindicated in patients with suspected skull fracture
or basilar skull fracture due to the risk of inserting the tube into the cranial cavity through a
fracture site. It is preferred for patients with an intact gag reflex.
7. The correct technique for suctioning a patient's airway includes:
A) Suctioning for no more than 30 seconds at a time
B) Suctioning for no more than 15 seconds at a time
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