EMT- Airway and Breathing Multiple Choice Questions with 100% Correct Answers

Which of the following statements regarding the head tilt-chin lift maneuver is MOST correct? A. It can only be used in conjunction with an oropharyngeal airway B. It can only be used temporarily and must be replaced by an airway adjunct C. It should be used on all unresponsive patients that you encounter. D. It is the technique of choice for patients with potential spinal injury. - ANSWER It can only be used temporarily and must be replaced by an airway adjunct 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 with apnea with no signs of trauma. C. In a patient who is in need of frequent suctioning. D. When the mechanism of injury is unclear. - ANSWER When the mechanism of injury is unclear. An elderly man is found lying unresponsive next to his bed. The patients's wife did not witness the event that caused the unconsciousness. You should first A. assess the patient's respirations. B. apply 100% supplemental oxygen. C. tilt the head back and lift up the chin. D. When the mechanism of injury is unclear. - ANSWER When the mechanism of injury is unclear. A patient has severe facial injuries, inadequate breathing, and copious secretions coming from the mouth. How should this situation be managed? A. Alternate suctioning for 15 seconds and ventilations for 2 minutes. B. Provide artificial ventilations and suction for 30 seconds as needed. C. Turn the patient to the side and provide oral suctioning continuously. D. Insert an oropharyngeal airway and suction until the secretions clear. - ANSWER Alternate suctioning for 15 seconds and ventilations for 2 minutes. When ventilating an apneic adult patient with a bag-valve mask device, you must make sure that A. an airway adjunct has been inserted. B. you are positioned alongside the patient. C. ventilations occur at a rate of 20 breaths/min. D. the pop-off valve on the BVM device remains open. - ANSWER an airway adjunct has been inserted.