EMT EXAM 2 Questions and Answers
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What is the structure that carries air downward from the larynx to the
lungs? - ✔✔Trachea
When can the oropharyngeal airways not be used? - ✔✔Gag reflex present
What is will not be caused by vigorous suctioning the back of the patients
throat ? - ✔✔convulsions
What is the oxygen flow rate when ventilating with a BVM ? - ✔✔15 LPM
with oxygen reservoir
What percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere? - ✔✔21% at al altitudes
What should the oxygen flow be at when using a non rebreather mask ? -
✔✔10-15 LPM
What is an advantage of an Yankaeur over a "french" catheter ? - ✔✔better
at removing large particulate matter
What is the best method for opening the airway if a 24 year old female
patient has fallen from the roof of her house ? - ✔✔convulsions
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What is the rate of ventilation when ventilating a patient with a BVM ? -
✔✔10-12 BPM
What is the best method of ventilation to ventilate the patient ? - ✔✔mouth
to mask
What is an an insufficiency of oxygen to the body's tissues? -
✔✔hypoxemia
How much volume should you deliver with each breath when ventilating
with a BVM? - ✔✔enough to see chest rise
What is the correct sequence of passage of oxygen from room air to the
lungs? - ✔✔pharynx to larynx to trachea to bronchi to alveoli
What percentage is achieved when adding oxygen and a reservoir to a
BVM? - ✔✔100%
What should a patient be before suctioning? - ✔✔oxygenated
What is the correct sequence to operate an oxygen tank? - ✔✔briefly open
and close the valve, attach the regulator, open the valve, set the flow rate
What is true regarding suctioning a patients airway? - ✔✔never suction
airway for longer than 15 seconds