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PLATINUM FINAL REVIEW – PARAMEDIC 2025/2026 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Terms in this set (142) Q & A
>> Best airway adjunct to use for smoke inhalation?
-answer- ET Tube
>> Most important info to evaluate ventilatory status
-answer- - Respiratory rate (12-20)
- Clear bilateral lung sounds
- Auditory confirmation of breath sounds
>> Most important info for oxygenation status
-answer- - Mental status
- Skin signs
- Pulse ox
>> Most important assessment when evaluating pt O2 to the brain
-answer- - Airway patency
- RR
- SpO2
- Lung sounds
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>> Next step if NRB don't work
-answer- BVM
>> Next step for opening unresponsive pt with slow and shallow respirations
-answer- - Check mouth for secretions
- Foreign body
>> Ventilation rates
-answer- - Adult 12-20•
- Children 15-30 •
- Infant 25-50
>> Flow rates
-answer- NC 2-6 LpM•
Neb 6-8 LpM
• NRB 10-15 LpM
- BVM 15 LpM
- ET tube 15 LpM
- Supraglottic 15 LpM
- CPAP 25 LpM
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>> When to use ET tube
-answer- • Cardiac arrest X 2
• Go to supraglottic
>> When to use supraglottic
-answer- When ET tube is unsuccessful
>> When to use LMA / IGEL
-answer- Secured to the throat via inflation cuff (LMA) or non inflatable cuff (IGEL)
>> When to use CPAP
-answer- CHF or drowning patients• BP > 100•
able to follow commands• Can have neb inlined if needed
>> When to use NRB
-answer- Used for pt who need more than 6LpM
Can have neb inlined
>> When to use BVM
-answer- Used for unconscious or conscious patients •
BLS before ALS
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>> Anaphylaxis TX
-answer- Epi 1:1000 0.3mg IM•
If deteriorates give 1mg of epi 1;10,000 IV
>> Advantages and disadvantages of surgical and needle crico
-answer- Surgical
• Provides definitive airway • Less frequent
Needle
• Provides effective ventilation in presence of airway obstruction • Failure results from
inadequate exhalation via narrow tube• Leads to pneumothorax, bleeding, subcutaneous
emphysema • Most frequent type of crico
>> Findings in a spontaneous pneumothorax
-answer- SOB
Sudden onset of sharp CP Pallor
Tachypenia
Diaphoretic
>> Best method to use for vomiting pt and need to tube
-answer- Reduce gastric volume Supraglottic airway
Cricoid pressure
RSI
PLATINUM FINAL REVIEW – PARAMEDIC 2025/2026 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Terms in this set (142) Q & A
>> Best airway adjunct to use for smoke inhalation?
-answer- ET Tube
>> Most important info to evaluate ventilatory status
-answer- - Respiratory rate (12-20)
- Clear bilateral lung sounds
- Auditory confirmation of breath sounds
>> Most important info for oxygenation status
-answer- - Mental status
- Skin signs
- Pulse ox
>> Most important assessment when evaluating pt O2 to the brain
-answer- - Airway patency
- RR
- SpO2
- Lung sounds
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>> Next step if NRB don't work
-answer- BVM
>> Next step for opening unresponsive pt with slow and shallow respirations
-answer- - Check mouth for secretions
- Foreign body
>> Ventilation rates
-answer- - Adult 12-20•
- Children 15-30 •
- Infant 25-50
>> Flow rates
-answer- NC 2-6 LpM•
Neb 6-8 LpM
• NRB 10-15 LpM
- BVM 15 LpM
- ET tube 15 LpM
- Supraglottic 15 LpM
- CPAP 25 LpM
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>> When to use ET tube
-answer- • Cardiac arrest X 2
• Go to supraglottic
>> When to use supraglottic
-answer- When ET tube is unsuccessful
>> When to use LMA / IGEL
-answer- Secured to the throat via inflation cuff (LMA) or non inflatable cuff (IGEL)
>> When to use CPAP
-answer- CHF or drowning patients• BP > 100•
able to follow commands• Can have neb inlined if needed
>> When to use NRB
-answer- Used for pt who need more than 6LpM
Can have neb inlined
>> When to use BVM
-answer- Used for unconscious or conscious patients •
BLS before ALS
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>> Anaphylaxis TX
-answer- Epi 1:1000 0.3mg IM•
If deteriorates give 1mg of epi 1;10,000 IV
>> Advantages and disadvantages of surgical and needle crico
-answer- Surgical
• Provides definitive airway • Less frequent
Needle
• Provides effective ventilation in presence of airway obstruction • Failure results from
inadequate exhalation via narrow tube• Leads to pneumothorax, bleeding, subcutaneous
emphysema • Most frequent type of crico
>> Findings in a spontaneous pneumothorax
-answer- SOB
Sudden onset of sharp CP Pallor
Tachypenia
Diaphoretic
>> Best method to use for vomiting pt and need to tube
-answer- Reduce gastric volume Supraglottic airway
Cricoid pressure
RSI
