EMT-B Airway and Breathing Exam Questions with Correct Answers

EMT-B Airway and Breathing Exam Questions with Correct Answers Cystic Fibrosis - Answer-overabundant production of thick, sticky mucus, blocking airway and increased incidence of lung infections Pneumonia - Answer-acute infectious disease, caused by bacterium or a virus that affects lower respiratory tract causing inflammation and fluid or pus-filled alveoli, leading to poor gas exchange and eventual hypoxia Pediatric Patient - Answer-respiratory failure most common cause of respiratory arrest and cardiac arrest Geriatric Patient - Answer-respiratory distress can result from any of a number of conditions, dyspnea is a common complaint MDI/SVN Contraindications - Answer-1. pt not responsive 2. MDI/SVN not prescribed to patient 3. Medical direction did not give permission 4. pt has already taken max amount of dosages (determined by med. direction) Hypoperfustion (aka SHOCK) - Answer-insufficient supply of oxygen and other nutrients to some of the body's cells that results from inadequate circulation of the blood Positive Pressure Ventilation - Answer-method of aiding a pt whose breathing is inadequate by forcing air into the lungs (BVM) Mild-Moderate Hypoxia (adult) - Answer-tachypnea, dyspnea, pale, cool, clammy skin, tachycardia, elevation in BP, restlessness and agitation, disorientation and confusion and headache