OEC TEST ALL Exam Questions And
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2027 Update| Graded A+
Despite coaching and explaining the benefits of a nonrebreather face
mask, a female patient with chest pain panics and states that she
cannot tolerate the mask over her face. The more that she panics, the
worse the chest pain becomes. Your best course of action is to:
a. remove the nonrebreather mask and apply a simple face mask.
b. decrease the oxygen flow rate entering the nonrebreather mask.
c. disconnect the nonrebreather and replace it with a nasal cannula.
d. discontinue oxygen therapy and continually monitor breath sounds. -
correct answer -c. disconnect the nonrebreather and replace it with a
nasal cannula.
Which of the following statements is the best tip for artificially
ventilating a patient using a bag-valve mask?
a. If the patient has dentures, remove them so that a better mask-to-
face seal can be achieved.
,b. It is important to maintain the head tilt-chin lift or jaw-thrust
maneuver while ventilating the patient.
c. To direct air into the lungs and not into the stomach, flex the patient's
head forward while ventilating with the bag-valve mask.
d. Always remove the oropharyngeal airway so that it is not pushed
deep into the patient's airway during ventilations. - correct answer -b. It
is important to maintain the head tilt-chin lift or jaw-thrust maneuver
while ventilating the patient.
Why is the jaw-thrust maneuver indicated for a patient with a possible
spinal injury?
a. It is a permanent intervention that does not require insertion of an
airway if performed correctly.
b. It minimizes movement of the head and cervical spine.
c. It is less painful for the patient.
d. It is the rescuer's preference as to whether to use the jaw-thrust
maneuver. - correct answer -b. It minimizes movement of the head and
cervical spine.
Which of the following statements indicates that the speaker
understands how to use an oropharyngeal airway?
,a. "Once it has been placed, the head tilt-chin lift is no longer needed."
b. "If it is too small, it could push the epiglottis over the opening of the
trachea."
c. "It protects the patient from aspirating vomit or other secretions."
d. "I must watch the patient for vomiting or gagging even with the
proper insertion - correct answer -d. "I must watch the patient for
vomiting or gagging even with the proper insertion
A time-honored technique that may be used on conscious or
unconscious patients to quickly remove fluid and solids from the airway
is:
a. a jaw thrust.
b. the crossed finger technique.
c. a finger sweep.
d. gravity. - correct answer -d. gravity.
You hear a candidate OEC Technician explaining the use of a barrier
shield to another candidate. Which of the following statements would
indicate that he does not fully understand its purpose or how to use it?
, a. "A barrier device is as good as any of the other airway adjuncts for
delivering oxygen."
b. "A barrier device cannot be used as personal protective equipment."
c. "You need to open the patient's airway before using a barrier device."
d. "A barrier device may have either a mesh opening or a breathing
tube in the center." - correct answer -a. "A barrier device is as good as
any of the other airway adjuncts for delivering oxygen."
You are caring for an unconscious patient who has vomited and appears
to have a blocked airway. Using the crossed finger technique you open
the patient's mouth and can see a large piece of undigested food near
the back of the throat. You would:
a. insert an airway.
b. administer abdominal thrusts.
c. perform a finger sweep.
d. encourage the patient to cough. - correct answer -c. perform a finger
sweep.
100% Verified Answers| Latest 2026/
2027 Update| Graded A+
Despite coaching and explaining the benefits of a nonrebreather face
mask, a female patient with chest pain panics and states that she
cannot tolerate the mask over her face. The more that she panics, the
worse the chest pain becomes. Your best course of action is to:
a. remove the nonrebreather mask and apply a simple face mask.
b. decrease the oxygen flow rate entering the nonrebreather mask.
c. disconnect the nonrebreather and replace it with a nasal cannula.
d. discontinue oxygen therapy and continually monitor breath sounds. -
correct answer -c. disconnect the nonrebreather and replace it with a
nasal cannula.
Which of the following statements is the best tip for artificially
ventilating a patient using a bag-valve mask?
a. If the patient has dentures, remove them so that a better mask-to-
face seal can be achieved.
,b. It is important to maintain the head tilt-chin lift or jaw-thrust
maneuver while ventilating the patient.
c. To direct air into the lungs and not into the stomach, flex the patient's
head forward while ventilating with the bag-valve mask.
d. Always remove the oropharyngeal airway so that it is not pushed
deep into the patient's airway during ventilations. - correct answer -b. It
is important to maintain the head tilt-chin lift or jaw-thrust maneuver
while ventilating the patient.
Why is the jaw-thrust maneuver indicated for a patient with a possible
spinal injury?
a. It is a permanent intervention that does not require insertion of an
airway if performed correctly.
b. It minimizes movement of the head and cervical spine.
c. It is less painful for the patient.
d. It is the rescuer's preference as to whether to use the jaw-thrust
maneuver. - correct answer -b. It minimizes movement of the head and
cervical spine.
Which of the following statements indicates that the speaker
understands how to use an oropharyngeal airway?
,a. "Once it has been placed, the head tilt-chin lift is no longer needed."
b. "If it is too small, it could push the epiglottis over the opening of the
trachea."
c. "It protects the patient from aspirating vomit or other secretions."
d. "I must watch the patient for vomiting or gagging even with the
proper insertion - correct answer -d. "I must watch the patient for
vomiting or gagging even with the proper insertion
A time-honored technique that may be used on conscious or
unconscious patients to quickly remove fluid and solids from the airway
is:
a. a jaw thrust.
b. the crossed finger technique.
c. a finger sweep.
d. gravity. - correct answer -d. gravity.
You hear a candidate OEC Technician explaining the use of a barrier
shield to another candidate. Which of the following statements would
indicate that he does not fully understand its purpose or how to use it?
, a. "A barrier device is as good as any of the other airway adjuncts for
delivering oxygen."
b. "A barrier device cannot be used as personal protective equipment."
c. "You need to open the patient's airway before using a barrier device."
d. "A barrier device may have either a mesh opening or a breathing
tube in the center." - correct answer -a. "A barrier device is as good as
any of the other airway adjuncts for delivering oxygen."
You are caring for an unconscious patient who has vomited and appears
to have a blocked airway. Using the crossed finger technique you open
the patient's mouth and can see a large piece of undigested food near
the back of the throat. You would:
a. insert an airway.
b. administer abdominal thrusts.
c. perform a finger sweep.
d. encourage the patient to cough. - correct answer -c. perform a finger
sweep.
