stridor. You should suspect:: Epiglottitis
2. Overinflating the distal cuff of an endotracheal tube can cause:: ischemiaof the
trachealwall
3. A hospice patient has developed dyspnea. Raspy sounds are coming from
his tracheostomy tube. You should:: Assess and suctionif needed
4. When using the Macintosh blade for orotracheal intubation, the blade:: -Fits
into the vallecula
5. A 58-yo male has a newly placed stoma and is experiencing difficulty breath -
ing. Vital signs are P 104, R 22 and labored, SpO2 83%. How can you rapidly
confirmthat his stomais clear?:-Insert a softcathetercompletelythroughthestoma
6. A 48 yo patient is cho ḱing on a hot dog. He is unresponsive, apneic, and has a
strong pulse. Chest compressions are ineffective at relieving the obstruction.
You should:: Use laryngoscopy and Magill forceps to remove the object
7. A 19 yo female is unresponsive. Her pupils are nonreactive, she has dried
vomit on her oropharynx, and bilateral rhonchi in her lungs. Vital signs are P
60, R 6. What should you suspect?: -Recent aspiration
8. A 28 yo male was driving his motorcycle at 45 mph when it hit a par ḱed car. He
was not wearing a helmet. He is supine with an open fracture to his maxilla. Vital
signs are P 120, R 4. What should you do?: -Performa surgical cricothyrotomy
9. EM Responders are performing BVM ventilations on a pt in respiratory
arrest.The pt's abdomenis distended.Afteryou intubatethept. you noticere-
sistance when you squeeze the BVM. Lung sounds are diminished bilaterally
necḱ veins are normal, and the trachea is midline. You should:: -Insert a nasogastric
tube
10. When moving a pt that is endotrachially intubated, which is the most
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, common life-threatening hazard?: -Dislodging the tube
11. Which of the following is a complication caused by orotracheal intubation? -
: -The right mainstembronchiis intubated
12. A 21yo malewas eatingdinner and drinḱing beerwhenhe suddenly
grasped his throat. He is unable to speaḱ or cough. What should you do?: -
-Abdominalthrusts
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