COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO RESPIRATORY AND
AIRWAY MANAGEMENT INSIDER ACCESS OF
2025/2026 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% SUCCESS
RATE
dyspneic - Experiencing difficulty or labored breathing.
tripod position - A position in which a patient leans forward, resting their arms on their knees or
another surface to aid breathing.
non-rebreather mask - A type of face mask that allows for high concentration of oxygen to be
delivered to a patient while preventing the re-inhalation of exhaled air.
auscultate - To listen to internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.
bilateral expiratory wheezes - High-pitched sounds produced by narrowed airways during
expiration, heard in both lungs.
urticaria - A skin reaction characterized by raised, itchy welts or hives.
primary impression - The initial assessment or diagnosis made by a healthcare provider based on
the patient's presentation.
NREMT exam - The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians exam, a certification
test for EMTs.
medical terminology - The specialized language used by healthcare professionals to describe the
human body, its functions, and medical conditions.
,signs and symptoms - Objective evidence of disease (signs) and subjective experiences reported
by the patient (symptoms).
oxygen delivery - The process of providing supplemental oxygen to a patient to assist with
breathing.
EMT partner - A fellow Emergency Medical Technician who assists in providing care to patients.
respiratory physiology - The study of the functions and processes of the respiratory system.
respiratory pathophysiology - The study of the functional changes that occur in the respiratory
system as a result of disease or injury.
respiratory medications - Drugs used to treat respiratory conditions, such as bronchodilators and
corticosteroids.
airway adjuncts - Devices used to maintain or open a patient's airway.
respiratory anatomy - The study of the structures that make up the respiratory system.
emergency medical services (EMS) - A system that provides emergency medical care and
transportation to patients.
paramedic - A healthcare professional who provides advanced emergency medical care and
transportation.
healthcare management - The administration and organization of healthcare systems and
services.
, medical commander - A role responsible for overseeing medical operations during emergency
responses.
SWAT Team - Special Weapons and Tactics team, a specialized police unit trained to handle
high-risk operations.
addiction medicine - A branch of medicine focused on the treatment of addiction and substance
use disorders.
orthopedics - The branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or
muscles.
Alveoli - small air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs between alveolar air and
pulmonary capillary blood.
Anatomic Dead Space - volume of airways from the external environment to the terminal
bronchioles (does not include alveoli). Average dead space is 150mL in the adult patient. This air
is not available for gas exchange.
Apneustic Center - neurons in the pons that have a stimulatory effect on the inspiratory center.
Atelectasis - collapse of lung tissue (alveoli), makes respiration difficult due to inadequate ability
of the alveoli to function.
Carina - site of bifurcation of the trachea into the right and left mainstem bronchus.
Compliance - ease of expansion of the lungs/thoracic area with ventilation.
Diaphragm - muscular partition which separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities.
AIRWAY MANAGEMENT INSIDER ACCESS OF
2025/2026 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% SUCCESS
RATE
dyspneic - Experiencing difficulty or labored breathing.
tripod position - A position in which a patient leans forward, resting their arms on their knees or
another surface to aid breathing.
non-rebreather mask - A type of face mask that allows for high concentration of oxygen to be
delivered to a patient while preventing the re-inhalation of exhaled air.
auscultate - To listen to internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.
bilateral expiratory wheezes - High-pitched sounds produced by narrowed airways during
expiration, heard in both lungs.
urticaria - A skin reaction characterized by raised, itchy welts or hives.
primary impression - The initial assessment or diagnosis made by a healthcare provider based on
the patient's presentation.
NREMT exam - The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians exam, a certification
test for EMTs.
medical terminology - The specialized language used by healthcare professionals to describe the
human body, its functions, and medical conditions.
,signs and symptoms - Objective evidence of disease (signs) and subjective experiences reported
by the patient (symptoms).
oxygen delivery - The process of providing supplemental oxygen to a patient to assist with
breathing.
EMT partner - A fellow Emergency Medical Technician who assists in providing care to patients.
respiratory physiology - The study of the functions and processes of the respiratory system.
respiratory pathophysiology - The study of the functional changes that occur in the respiratory
system as a result of disease or injury.
respiratory medications - Drugs used to treat respiratory conditions, such as bronchodilators and
corticosteroids.
airway adjuncts - Devices used to maintain or open a patient's airway.
respiratory anatomy - The study of the structures that make up the respiratory system.
emergency medical services (EMS) - A system that provides emergency medical care and
transportation to patients.
paramedic - A healthcare professional who provides advanced emergency medical care and
transportation.
healthcare management - The administration and organization of healthcare systems and
services.
, medical commander - A role responsible for overseeing medical operations during emergency
responses.
SWAT Team - Special Weapons and Tactics team, a specialized police unit trained to handle
high-risk operations.
addiction medicine - A branch of medicine focused on the treatment of addiction and substance
use disorders.
orthopedics - The branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or
muscles.
Alveoli - small air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs between alveolar air and
pulmonary capillary blood.
Anatomic Dead Space - volume of airways from the external environment to the terminal
bronchioles (does not include alveoli). Average dead space is 150mL in the adult patient. This air
is not available for gas exchange.
Apneustic Center - neurons in the pons that have a stimulatory effect on the inspiratory center.
Atelectasis - collapse of lung tissue (alveoli), makes respiration difficult due to inadequate ability
of the alveoli to function.
Carina - site of bifurcation of the trachea into the right and left mainstem bronchus.
Compliance - ease of expansion of the lungs/thoracic area with ventilation.
Diaphragm - muscular partition which separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities.
