2. what is the proper way to measure an oropharyngeal airway?: Fromthecenterof
the mouth to the angle of the jaw
3. During respiration,wheredoesthe processof the gas exchangeoccur?:Aveoli
4. A conscious 32 yo complains of difficulty breathing he is coughing while
pointingto his throat.Whatshouldyou do?:. Encouragehim to eepcoughing.
5. A 34 year old femalehas fallen from a heightof 10 feet.She is unresponsive
with snoring respirations. What should you do?: Use the jaw-thrust maneuver.
6. How much oxygen will a poc et mas on room air deliver?: 17%
7. An unresponsive 44 year old male has an oral airway and is being ventilat -
ed. He suddenly regains consciousness and starts to gag. What should you do?:
Removetheairway and apply high-flow oxygen.
8. Which of the following is a musical, squea ing or whistling sound heard in
inspiration and expiration while auscultating lung fields?: Wheezing
9. A 29 year old male crashedhis motorcycle.He is unconsciousand the lower
portionof jaw is torn from his face.He has gurgling respirationswith bleeding
into throat. What should you do?: Apply a nasal cannulaand suctionas needed.
10. You find a patient in the tripod position. What should you suspect?: Respiratory
distress
11. A 54 year old female is unresponsive and laying supine on the floor. What
should you do?: Checfor a carotidpulse.
12. What is the leading cause of infant and child death?: Respiratoryarrest
13. What is the normal rate of breathing for an adult?: 12 to 20
14. what is the coarse sound of fluid movement heard on inspiration called?: -
rhonchi
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, 15. Whatis the area wherethe baseof the tongueand the epiglottismeet:val-
lecula
16. A 57 year old female is found unresponsive in bed. How should you assess
her breathing?: Loo for chestrise and fall
17. Which tissues create the greatest surface area for gas exchange in the
lungs?: Alveoli
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