Airway Exam Questions and Answers Graded A

Airway Exam Questions and Answers Graded A A 13 year old female watching a horror movie states she can't catch her breath and her fingers are numb. Respiration's are 30 and deep with Sp02 of %100. She is speaking in c ...

Airway Exam Questions and Answers Graded A A 13 year old female watching a horror movie states she can't catch her breath and her fingers are numb. Respiration's are 30 and deep with Sp02 of %100. She is speaking in clear sentences, has clear and equal breath sounds. You should ✔✔Calmly reassure her, encouraging her to calmly slow her rate of breathing. You have inserted an OPA for a 21 year old apneic male. How many times per minute should you ventilate him with a BVM? ✔✔10 to 12 Proper technique to suction patient's airway includes? ✔✔Oxygenating and ventilating before and after suctioning Which patient would be classified as "immediate" during and MCI? ✔✔8 year old female with no respirations after 5 positive pressure ventilations. When ventilating patient with BVM, what is the appropriate oxygen flow rate? ✔✔15 lpm An obese man complains of sever difficulty breathing. His skin is cool and moist and breathing 22 times per minute. He indicates he never goes to the doctor and often feels dizzy after walking. You should? ✔✔Apply a nonrebreather mask at 10 lpm. A 42 year old asthmatic patient complains of chest pain, shortness of breath and a violent cough that produces brownish sputum. What is the most likely cause? ✔✔Pneumonia An 89 year old patient complains of difficulty breathing and a productive cough that has gotten worse over the past 12 hours. You should suspect? ✔✔Pneumonia As the diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax, the chest cavity? ✔✔Decreases in size, causing exhalation During initial assessment of an adult's respiratory status, you should? ✔✔Evaluate both the respiratory rate and the rise and fall of the chest In which group of patients are you likely to encounter "see-saw" breathing? ✔✔Pediatrics Which sequence correctly traces the path oxygen takes from the atmosphere to the lungs? ✔✔Mouth, Pharynx, trachea, bronchi, alveoli. A 16 year old asthmatic female in a tripod position complains of increased shortness of breath. SpO2 is 79%. You should administer oxygen at? ✔✔10 lpm via non rebreather mask A 34 year old man is saying he is choking, You note stridor and hoarseness in his voice. What should you do? ✔✔Encourage him to cough. An unresponsive trauma patient is gurgling. When you suction the oropharynx with a rigid catheter, the patient gags. You should? ✔✔Assess insertion depth of the catheter. Thin 54 year old male with a nonproductive cough complains of difficulty breathing. Sitting upright with hands on his knees and you see retractions. Notice oxygen tubing around the house. You should suspect medical history of? ✔✔Chronic bronchitis Semiconscious patient's dentures completely loosened. You should? ✔✔Remove dentures. Carbon dioxide and oxygen exchange at the alveolar level by which process? ✔✔Diffusion 20 year old female unable to catch breath after a minor car crash, numbness and tingling to hands and face. Vitals are P 118, R 24. What should you do? ✔✔High flow oxygen with a nonrebreather mask Which of the following terms best describes respiratory difficulty? ✔✔Dyspnea 56 year old female struggling to breathe with wheezing. She is unable to hold her head up or follow commands. What should you do? ✔✔Check airway for foreign body obstructions What nerve primarily controls respiration? ✔✔Phrenic Unresponsive 16 year old male has snoring respiration's after diving in a pond and nearly drowning. You should? ✔✔Compressions Which is an indication of an upper airway obstruction? ✔✔stridor What is the sound of a lower airway obstruction? ✔✔wheezing An adult is breathing at a rate of 6 beats per minute. You should? ✔✔Ventilate the patient via bag-valve mask Prescribed inhalers are helpful for patients with an obstructive pulmonary disease because they? ✔✔Activate Beta 2 receptors A 50 year old is not breathing and has a faint pulse. You should? ✔✔BVM A patient has a history of COPD. Before assisting him in self-administering his inhaler you should? ✔✔Shakes Vigrously How often should you ventilate a patient who is apneic and has a pulse? ✔✔5-6 A 64 year old male complains of dyspnea and is coughing up blood-tinged sputum. Upon auscultation you note crackles bilaterally. What should you suspect? ✔✔Pulmonary Edema A 14 year old female Is the short of breath. She has a history of cystic fibrosis. Lung sounds reveal coarse rhonchi. What is the most likely cause of her condition? ✔✔Mucous secretions A 64-year-old woman with a complete laryngectomy is in respiratory arrest you should? ✔✔Suction the stoma completely When ventilating a patient with a bag valve mask device you should? ✔✔use two rescuers when ever possible A 28-year-old patient is experiencing Dyspnea and wheezing which medication should you request from medical control? ✔✔Albuterol inhaler A 20 year old male complains of sudden onset shortness of breath. He is breathing at 24 times per minute and his pulse oximetry is 85% you should? ✔✔Administer Oxygen via non-rebreather mask 15 LPM A 34-year-old male says he's choking. You note Stridor and hoarseness in his voice what should you do? ✔✔encourage him to cough Which condition could be considered an upper airway obstruction? ✔✔Epiglottis An 18-year-old male complains of shortness of breath. He has a history of asthma and self administered two doses of his prescribed metered dose inhaler with no relief. Vital signs are P104 R 22 SP02 91% what should you do? ✔✔Administer oxygen by non-re breather mask Which of the following conditions is most likely to cause decreased compliance while ventilating via bag valve mask? ✔✔tension pneunothorax A febrile 2 year old male in respiratory distress with crackles in the lower left lung field. You should suspect? ✔✔Pneumonia Which of the following shows a sign of lower respiratory tract problem? ✔✔Expiratory Wheezes and long expiration A 64 year old male complains of dyspnea and is coughing up blood tinged sputum. Upon auscultation you note cracks bilaterally. What should you suspect? ✔✔pulmonary edema Which statement indicates that the patient is suffering from a CHF rather than Pneumonia? ✔✔"Fells like I'm drowning when I sleep" When suctioning blood, fluid, and mucous from the oropharynx, the most appropriate device is? ✔✔A rigid tip suction catheter The reason for assessing the radial and the carotid pulse simultaneously is to? ✔✔Confirm Cardiac Rhythm Problem A patient presents with a sudden onset of shortness of breath crackles, hypertension, and jugular distension. You Should suspect? ✔✔Acute Pulmonary Edema A 73 year old male is dyspneic. You note jugular vein distension and dependent edema. Vital signs are BP 158/93, P 130 R 36. What should you suspect? ✔✔Congrestive Heart Failure A 19-year-old female began chocking after eating a hot dog. When you first arrived on scene , she was coughing and drooling. Now, she is drowsy, slow to respond, and unable to cough. You should? ✔✔Perform abdominal thrusts A 65 year old male is having trouble breathing. He is moderately overweight and has been coughing up yellowish phlegm. He smokes two packs of cigarettes a ay and reports having episodes like this for many years ✔✔Chronic bronchitis Which of he following can be present with a sudden onset of difficult breathing and diminished breath sounds ✔✔pneumothorax A semi-conscious 34 year old male begins to gag after insertion of an OPA ✔✔insert an NPA An 18 year old febrile patient complains of malaise for several days. He is taking an oral antibiotic for an upper respiratory infection. Vital signs are bp 128/72, P118 and weak, R22 with rhonchi ✔✔bronchiolitis Which of the following assessment findings should cause you to suspect a history of COPD? ✔✔Barrel Shaped Chest A thin 75 year old male complains of difficulty breathing. He states he has smoked "3 packs of cigarettes a day for 30 years." He has bilateral wheezes ✔✔Emphysema A 16 asthmatic female is in tripod position complains of increased shortness of breath. SPO2 is 79%. You should administer oxygen at ✔✔10 lmp via nonrebreather During a long transport you are administering oxygen. ✔✔Consider using a humidified oxygen A 45 year old female is complaining of breathing difficult. Her lung sounds are clear but she is becoming cyanotic on the lips ✔✔Deliver oxygen via nonrebreather at 15 lmp Choking on pureed food; conscious; thick food. ✔✔Suction Swelling in lower region, pale, diaphoretic: ✔✔CHF Red swollen calves, recent surgery: ✔✔Pulmonary Embolism An unresponsive patient has snoring respiration's caused by ✔✔Tongue Block Unconscious patient buried to mid chest in a muddy ditch, when ventilating; suspect; ✔✔Resistance Inter-facility transport much oxygen? ✔✔nasal at 6 LMP What is a symptom? ✔✔Shortness of breath The best method for determining the adequacy of artificial ventilations. ✔✔Chest Rise properly sized oropharyngeal ✔✔Mouth to the tip of earlobe An adult has an airway obstruction. Most likely? ✔✔Tongue 26 yr old bride, tripod, drooling, diminished lung sounds, obvious strider. ✔✔Upper airway obstruction After assisting with beta 2, you may expect side effects: ✔✔Tachycardia A patient on couch unable to awaken him ✔✔Head Tilt Chin Lift Appropriate respiratory is ✔✔Labored 80 yr old male spontaneous circulation after AED has a shallow pulse you should ✔✔Assist with BVM 15 year old male in a minor car crash ✔✔Coach with slowing down breathing