Paramedic Chapter 15 Exam Questions
with Correct Answers
When two paramedics are ventilating an apneic patient with a bag-mask device, the
paramedic not squeezing the bag should: - Answer-D) maintain an adequate mask-to-
face seal.
The flow-restricted, oxygen-powered ventilation device: - Answer-A) has a demand
valve that is triggered by the negative pressure generated during inhalation.
Which of the following statements regarding the automatic transport ventilator (ATV) is
correct? - Answer-C) The paramedic can control an apneic patient's minute volume with
accuracy when using an ATV.
A length-based resuscitation tape measure can be used to determine the most
appropriate size of bag-mask device for pediatric patients who weigh up to: - Answer-A)
34 kg.
Indications for CPAP include: - Answer-B) acute pulmonary edema.
Which of the following patients may benefit from CPAP? - Answer-A) Alert patient with
respiratory distress following submersion in water
Signs of clinical improvement during CPAP therapy include: - Answer-D) increased
ease of speaking.
Which of the following is NOT proper procedure when inserting a nasogastric tube in a
responsive patient? - Answer-B) Keeping the patient's head in an extended position
while inserting the tube
When determining the correct-sized nasogastric tube for a patient, you should measure
the tube: - Answer-A) from the nose to the ear and to the xiphoid process.
All of the following are complications associated with orotracheal intubation, EXCEPT: -
Answer-C) necrosis of the nasal mucosa.
A disadvantage of ET intubation is that it: - Answer-B) bypasses the upper airway's
physiologic functions of warming, filtering, and humidifying.
An ET tube that is too large for a patient: - Answer-D) can be difficult to insert and may
cause trauma.
, Regardless of the internal diameter, all ET tubes have: - Answer-A) a 15/22-mm
proximal adaptor.
In contrast to a curved laryngoscope blade, a straight laryngoscope blade is designed
to: - Answer-B) extend beneath the epiglottis and lift it up.
Which of the following statements regarding orotracheal intubation is correct? - Answer-
B) Orotracheal intubation is the most common method of performing ET intubation.
Most of the complications caused by intubation-induced hypoxia: - Answer-B) are subtle
and occur gradually.
Intubation of the trauma patient is MOST effectively performed: - Answer-B) by two
paramedics.
After correctly positioning the laryngoscope blade in the patient's mouth, you should: -
Answer-C) exert gentle traction at a 45° angle to the floor as you lift the patient's jaw.
The BURP maneuver usually involves applying backward, upward, and rightward
pressure to the: - Answer-D) lower third of the thyroid cartilage.
You should insert the ET tube between the vocal cords until the: - Answer-C) proximal
end of the cuff is 1 to 2 cm past the vocal cords.
After inserting the ET tube between the vocal cords, you should remove the stylet from
the tube and then: - Answer-D) inflate the distal cuff with 5 to 10 mL of air.
Decreased ventilation compliance following intubation is LEAST suggestive of: -
Answer-B) left bronchus intubation.
If the ET tube is placed in the trachea properly, the colorimetric paper inside the ETCO2
detector should: - Answer-C) turn yellow during exhalation.
Typically, ETCO2 is approximately: - Answer-B) 2 to 5 mm Hg lower than the arterial
PaCO2.
What phase of the capnographic waveform is called the expiratory upslope? - Answer-
B) B-C
According to the most current guidelines for emergency cardiac care, the MOST reliable
method for monitoring correct ET tube placement is: - Answer-C) waveform
capnography.
Capnography can serve as an indicator of: - Answer-D) chest compression
effectiveness.
with Correct Answers
When two paramedics are ventilating an apneic patient with a bag-mask device, the
paramedic not squeezing the bag should: - Answer-D) maintain an adequate mask-to-
face seal.
The flow-restricted, oxygen-powered ventilation device: - Answer-A) has a demand
valve that is triggered by the negative pressure generated during inhalation.
Which of the following statements regarding the automatic transport ventilator (ATV) is
correct? - Answer-C) The paramedic can control an apneic patient's minute volume with
accuracy when using an ATV.
A length-based resuscitation tape measure can be used to determine the most
appropriate size of bag-mask device for pediatric patients who weigh up to: - Answer-A)
34 kg.
Indications for CPAP include: - Answer-B) acute pulmonary edema.
Which of the following patients may benefit from CPAP? - Answer-A) Alert patient with
respiratory distress following submersion in water
Signs of clinical improvement during CPAP therapy include: - Answer-D) increased
ease of speaking.
Which of the following is NOT proper procedure when inserting a nasogastric tube in a
responsive patient? - Answer-B) Keeping the patient's head in an extended position
while inserting the tube
When determining the correct-sized nasogastric tube for a patient, you should measure
the tube: - Answer-A) from the nose to the ear and to the xiphoid process.
All of the following are complications associated with orotracheal intubation, EXCEPT: -
Answer-C) necrosis of the nasal mucosa.
A disadvantage of ET intubation is that it: - Answer-B) bypasses the upper airway's
physiologic functions of warming, filtering, and humidifying.
An ET tube that is too large for a patient: - Answer-D) can be difficult to insert and may
cause trauma.
, Regardless of the internal diameter, all ET tubes have: - Answer-A) a 15/22-mm
proximal adaptor.
In contrast to a curved laryngoscope blade, a straight laryngoscope blade is designed
to: - Answer-B) extend beneath the epiglottis and lift it up.
Which of the following statements regarding orotracheal intubation is correct? - Answer-
B) Orotracheal intubation is the most common method of performing ET intubation.
Most of the complications caused by intubation-induced hypoxia: - Answer-B) are subtle
and occur gradually.
Intubation of the trauma patient is MOST effectively performed: - Answer-B) by two
paramedics.
After correctly positioning the laryngoscope blade in the patient's mouth, you should: -
Answer-C) exert gentle traction at a 45° angle to the floor as you lift the patient's jaw.
The BURP maneuver usually involves applying backward, upward, and rightward
pressure to the: - Answer-D) lower third of the thyroid cartilage.
You should insert the ET tube between the vocal cords until the: - Answer-C) proximal
end of the cuff is 1 to 2 cm past the vocal cords.
After inserting the ET tube between the vocal cords, you should remove the stylet from
the tube and then: - Answer-D) inflate the distal cuff with 5 to 10 mL of air.
Decreased ventilation compliance following intubation is LEAST suggestive of: -
Answer-B) left bronchus intubation.
If the ET tube is placed in the trachea properly, the colorimetric paper inside the ETCO2
detector should: - Answer-C) turn yellow during exhalation.
Typically, ETCO2 is approximately: - Answer-B) 2 to 5 mm Hg lower than the arterial
PaCO2.
What phase of the capnographic waveform is called the expiratory upslope? - Answer-
B) B-C
According to the most current guidelines for emergency cardiac care, the MOST reliable
method for monitoring correct ET tube placement is: - Answer-C) waveform
capnography.
Capnography can serve as an indicator of: - Answer-D) chest compression
effectiveness.
