AIRWAY Exam Questions and Answers
What should never be placed on an o2 tank? - Answer-Adhesive tape
When should an oxygen tank be replaced? - Answer-Under 200 psi
How often should you perform rescue breaths on an adult? - Answer-5-6 seconds
What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult? - Answer-12-20 breaths(500 ml)
How do you determine breathing in a unresponsive patient is adequate? - Answer-Look, Listen feel
What is the recommended maximum pressure for 02 tank? - Answer-2000-2200 psi
What's the structure located at the division of the trachea that's right above the main right and left
bronchus? - Answer-Crina
Medical term that represents low oxygen level in the body? - Answer-Hypoxia
What does dyspnea mean? - Answer-Difficulty breathing
, Which is the best explanation of why we check breathing rate and volume of patient - Answer-We check
to see if we need to assist with oxygen
If a patient with respiratory distress, becomes unconscious and stop breathing with stoma what must
you make sure of? - Answer-Make sure that you have an adequate seal on the stoma
Two year old child has a respiratory illness hasn't wanted to eat or drink, and has had a low grade fever.
Why respiratory illness significantly more dangerous in children? - Answer-Because a child's airway can
swell shut
You arrive to a scene where a patient is in respiratory distress, is now unresponsive to verbal stimuli,
and has snoring respirations, what is the best treatment? - Answer-Needs to have an npa because
patient could possibly have gag reflex (Just because you are unresponsive to stimuli doesn't mean you
do not have a gag reflex)
Your unconscious patient must be moved downstairs via small elevator, if you are limited to the amount
of equipment you can bring, what do you decide to take? - Answer-Hand held suction
If you have a patient with an inadequate breathing what is appropriate care? - Answer-BVM with
supplemental oxygen
You have a 25 year old patient with abdominal pain, how do you treat them? - Answer-Cover with
blanket and put in position of comfort
What should you consider when shocking a patient with an AED on the ambulance? - Answer-Slowing
down the vehicle because the ambulance can be read as a shockable or a non-shockable rhythm
What is the most likely cause of stridor? - Answer-Upper airway narrowing
What should never be placed on an o2 tank? - Answer-Adhesive tape
When should an oxygen tank be replaced? - Answer-Under 200 psi
How often should you perform rescue breaths on an adult? - Answer-5-6 seconds
What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult? - Answer-12-20 breaths(500 ml)
How do you determine breathing in a unresponsive patient is adequate? - Answer-Look, Listen feel
What is the recommended maximum pressure for 02 tank? - Answer-2000-2200 psi
What's the structure located at the division of the trachea that's right above the main right and left
bronchus? - Answer-Crina
Medical term that represents low oxygen level in the body? - Answer-Hypoxia
What does dyspnea mean? - Answer-Difficulty breathing
, Which is the best explanation of why we check breathing rate and volume of patient - Answer-We check
to see if we need to assist with oxygen
If a patient with respiratory distress, becomes unconscious and stop breathing with stoma what must
you make sure of? - Answer-Make sure that you have an adequate seal on the stoma
Two year old child has a respiratory illness hasn't wanted to eat or drink, and has had a low grade fever.
Why respiratory illness significantly more dangerous in children? - Answer-Because a child's airway can
swell shut
You arrive to a scene where a patient is in respiratory distress, is now unresponsive to verbal stimuli,
and has snoring respirations, what is the best treatment? - Answer-Needs to have an npa because
patient could possibly have gag reflex (Just because you are unresponsive to stimuli doesn't mean you
do not have a gag reflex)
Your unconscious patient must be moved downstairs via small elevator, if you are limited to the amount
of equipment you can bring, what do you decide to take? - Answer-Hand held suction
If you have a patient with an inadequate breathing what is appropriate care? - Answer-BVM with
supplemental oxygen
You have a 25 year old patient with abdominal pain, how do you treat them? - Answer-Cover with
blanket and put in position of comfort
What should you consider when shocking a patient with an AED on the ambulance? - Answer-Slowing
down the vehicle because the ambulance can be read as a shockable or a non-shockable rhythm
What is the most likely cause of stridor? - Answer-Upper airway narrowing
