EMT TEST #1 (AIRWAY, RESPIRATION,
AND VENTILATION) QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Respiratory rate is assessed by counting - Answer-Breaths for 30 seconds and
multiplying by 2
You are assessing a patient's respiration's. You notice stridor, nasal flaring, and
accessory muscle use. You also notice the patient is sitting in the tripod position. You
can state that the patient has _____ breathing - Answer-Labored
Cyanosis is most likely a sign of - Answer-Inadequate oxygenation
What are some structures of the respiratory system - Answer-Trachea
Alveoli
Pharynx
Of the following, which is not a sign of adequate breathing
- abdominal movement
- equal chest rise and fall
- muscular retractions in the ribs
- audible breath sounds - Answer-Muscular retractions in the ribs
You respond to a patient in respiration to distress. On arrival, you find a 67-year-old
male who has a respiratory rate of 32, nasal flailing, and shallow, irregular respiration's.
All of these findings are indicative of - Answer-Inadequate breathing
Which of the following is NOT a cause of inadequate breathing - Answer-Conjunctivitis
The head- tilt- chin-lift airway maneuver can be used in all of the following patients
EXCEPT for a patient who is
- choking
- has chest pain
- was struck by an automobile
- is suffering from an allergic reaction - Answer-Struck by an automobile
Should never be use on a patient suspected of having a cervical spinal injury
The exchange of of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place in the - Answer-Alveoli
You are assigned to a motor vehicle accident on the interstate. On your arrival, you find
a 22-year old male who is unconscious after being ejected from the vehicle. The initial
airway maneuver of choice for the patient would be the - Answer-Jaw thrust maneuver
, The EMT should never suction a patient for longer than _______ seconds - Answer-15
seconds
While suctioning the patient, suction should be applied - Answer-While removing the
catheter
All of the following adjuncts are used in artificial ventilations EXCEPT the
- the BVM
- nonrebreather mask
- pocket face mask
- CPR mask - Answer-Non rebreather mask
The pocket face mask with supplemental oxygen may deliver up to ____ percent
oxygen to the non rebreathing patient - Answer-50 percent
The bag valve mask ventilation device with a reservoir may deliver up to ______
percent oxygen to the non breathing patient - Answer-95-100%
You are treating an unconscious patient using an orophayngeal airway. Proper insertion
of this device includes all of the following Except
- measuring the device from the corner of the mouth to the top of the earlobes
- opening of the mouth using the crossed finger technique
- Inserting the airway along the curvature of the mouth
- checking that the flange properly rests on the patients lips after insertion - Answer-C
Your seizure patient requires an airway device. Which of the following airway adjuncts
would be appropriate, based on the fact that the patients mouth is clamped shut air to
seizures - Answer-Nasopharyngeal airway
To ensure proper size, the nasopharyngeal airway is measured from the - Answer-Edge
of the nostril to the angle of the jaw
A D cylinder oxygen tank contains_____ amount of oxygen - Answer-350 liters
E Cylinder Oxygen Tank contains ________ amount of oxygen - Answer-625 liters
An M cylinder oxygen tank contains _______ amount of oxygen - Answer-3,000 liters
The non rebreather mask can deliver approximately what percentage of oxygen when
attatched to a delivery system at 12-15 liters per minute - Answer-80-90%
The nasal cannula can provide varied oxygen concentrations. Which of the following
liters flow/ liters per minute combination correctly describes the capability nasal cannula
- 1 to 6 liters delivering 24-44 percent oxygen
- 2-10 liters delivering 24-44 percent oxygen
- 10-12 liters delivering 80-90 percent oxygen
AND VENTILATION) QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Respiratory rate is assessed by counting - Answer-Breaths for 30 seconds and
multiplying by 2
You are assessing a patient's respiration's. You notice stridor, nasal flaring, and
accessory muscle use. You also notice the patient is sitting in the tripod position. You
can state that the patient has _____ breathing - Answer-Labored
Cyanosis is most likely a sign of - Answer-Inadequate oxygenation
What are some structures of the respiratory system - Answer-Trachea
Alveoli
Pharynx
Of the following, which is not a sign of adequate breathing
- abdominal movement
- equal chest rise and fall
- muscular retractions in the ribs
- audible breath sounds - Answer-Muscular retractions in the ribs
You respond to a patient in respiration to distress. On arrival, you find a 67-year-old
male who has a respiratory rate of 32, nasal flailing, and shallow, irregular respiration's.
All of these findings are indicative of - Answer-Inadequate breathing
Which of the following is NOT a cause of inadequate breathing - Answer-Conjunctivitis
The head- tilt- chin-lift airway maneuver can be used in all of the following patients
EXCEPT for a patient who is
- choking
- has chest pain
- was struck by an automobile
- is suffering from an allergic reaction - Answer-Struck by an automobile
Should never be use on a patient suspected of having a cervical spinal injury
The exchange of of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place in the - Answer-Alveoli
You are assigned to a motor vehicle accident on the interstate. On your arrival, you find
a 22-year old male who is unconscious after being ejected from the vehicle. The initial
airway maneuver of choice for the patient would be the - Answer-Jaw thrust maneuver
, The EMT should never suction a patient for longer than _______ seconds - Answer-15
seconds
While suctioning the patient, suction should be applied - Answer-While removing the
catheter
All of the following adjuncts are used in artificial ventilations EXCEPT the
- the BVM
- nonrebreather mask
- pocket face mask
- CPR mask - Answer-Non rebreather mask
The pocket face mask with supplemental oxygen may deliver up to ____ percent
oxygen to the non rebreathing patient - Answer-50 percent
The bag valve mask ventilation device with a reservoir may deliver up to ______
percent oxygen to the non breathing patient - Answer-95-100%
You are treating an unconscious patient using an orophayngeal airway. Proper insertion
of this device includes all of the following Except
- measuring the device from the corner of the mouth to the top of the earlobes
- opening of the mouth using the crossed finger technique
- Inserting the airway along the curvature of the mouth
- checking that the flange properly rests on the patients lips after insertion - Answer-C
Your seizure patient requires an airway device. Which of the following airway adjuncts
would be appropriate, based on the fact that the patients mouth is clamped shut air to
seizures - Answer-Nasopharyngeal airway
To ensure proper size, the nasopharyngeal airway is measured from the - Answer-Edge
of the nostril to the angle of the jaw
A D cylinder oxygen tank contains_____ amount of oxygen - Answer-350 liters
E Cylinder Oxygen Tank contains ________ amount of oxygen - Answer-625 liters
An M cylinder oxygen tank contains _______ amount of oxygen - Answer-3,000 liters
The non rebreather mask can deliver approximately what percentage of oxygen when
attatched to a delivery system at 12-15 liters per minute - Answer-80-90%
The nasal cannula can provide varied oxygen concentrations. Which of the following
liters flow/ liters per minute combination correctly describes the capability nasal cannula
- 1 to 6 liters delivering 24-44 percent oxygen
- 2-10 liters delivering 24-44 percent oxygen
- 10-12 liters delivering 80-90 percent oxygen
