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WorksheetsAirway Management
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
During respiration;
a)
Oxygen enters the body during each inspiration.
b)
carbon dioxide enters the body during each expiration
c)
oxygen exits the body on each expiration
d)
carbon dioxide does not enter the body
2.
Reparatory failure is
a)
the cessation of breathing
b)
the reduction of breathing to a point where oxygen intake is not sufficient to support life
c)
the same as respiratory arrest
d)
caused by electrocution
3.
Which of the following is not a sign of adequate breathing?
a)
air moving out of the nose and mouth
b)
equal expansion of both sides of the chest
c)
breathing limited to abdominal movement
d)
absence of blue or gray skin coloration
4.
signs of inadequate breathing in children may include
a)
cyanotic skin, lips tongue, or earlobes
b)
retraction between the ribs
c)
nasal flaring
d)
all options
5.
Each of the following are signs of inadequate breathing except
a)
inspirations of expirations that are prolonged.
b)
breathing rate in an adult of 14-18 breaths per minute
c)
breathing is very shallow, very deep, or appears labored.
d)
the patient is unable to speak in full sentences.
6.
Inadequate breathing in a child is defined as
a)
Less than 15 breaths per minute
b)
more that 30 breaths per minute
c)
both breaths per minute are correct
d)
Neither breaths per minutes are correct
7.
When at rest, the normal adequate breathing rate for an adult is _____ times per minute
a)
12 to 20
b)
30 to 40
c)
60 to 80
d)
75 to 100
8.
Cyanosis can be checked by observing the patient's
a)
Tongue
b)
Earlobes
c)
Nail beds
d)
Tongue, nail beds, and earlobes
9.
One indication that a patient is experiencing inadequate breathing is that she
a)
has a headache
b)
complains of nausea
c)
talks in short, choppy sentences
d)
is dizzy when standing
10.
The very first step to aid a patient who is not breathing is to
a)
clear the mouth
b)
administer oxygen
c)
apply positive ventilation
d)
open the airway.
11.
To open the airway of a patient with no suspected her, neck or spine injury, the EMT-B should use a _____ maneuver.
a)
Jaw-thrust
b)
head-tilt, chin-lift
c)
head-tilt, neck-lift
d)
modified chin-thrust
12.
When performing the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver, the EMT-B should
a)
not allow the patient's mouth to close
b)
position himself at the top of the patient's head
c)
tilt the head by applying pressure to the patient's chin
d)
use fingertips to lift the neck
13.
When performing mouth-to-mask ventilation of an adult patient, ventilations should be delivered over ___ seconds.
a)
1 to 1 1/2
b)
2 1/2 to 3
c)
4
d)
5
14.
When ventilating an unconscious patient, a bag-valve mask is complete if it is used with
a)
a reservoir bag
b)
an oral airway
c)
an oxygen tank and liter flow regulator
d)
all options
15.
An oral or nasal airway should be
a)
cleaned for re-use after the call
b)
inserted in all critically injured patients
c)
used to keep the tongue from blocking the airway
d)
used in order to prevent the need for suctioning
16.
If something is placed in the patient's throat, the gag reflex causes the patient to
a)
take deep breaths
b)
pass out
c)
vomit and retch
d)
all possible options
17.
An oropharyngeal airway of proper size will extend from the
a)
corner of the patient's mouth to the tip of the earlobe
b)
lips to the larynx
c)
nose to the angle of the jaw
d)
none of the options
18.
An oral airway should be inserted
a)
upside down, with the tip toward the roof of the mouth, then flipped 180 degrees over the tongue
b)
right side up, using a tongue depressor to press the tongue down and forward to keep it from obstructing the airway
c)
both methods are acceptable
d)
neither method is acceptable.
19.
A nasopharyngeal airway should be
a)
inserted with the bevel on the lateral side of the nostril
b)
measured from the patient's nostril to the earlobe.
c)
inserted in the left nostril when possible
d)
turned 180 degrees with the tip facing the roof of the mouth
20.
When inserting a nasopharyngeal airway, lubricate the outside of the tube with a(n)
a)
petroleum jelly
b)
oil-based lubricant
c)
silicone-based gel
d)
water-based lubricant
21.
When should a nasopharyngeal airway NOT be used
a)
Patient has a gag reflex
b)
Patient has clear fluid coming from the ears and nose
c)
Patient has a gag reflex
d)
Patient is labored breathing but alive.
22.
What is the purpose of suctioning include removal of
a)
teeth and large pieces of solid materials.
b)
excess oxygen from the patient
c)
blood, vomitus, and other secretions.
d)
all possible options
23.
When a patient begins to vomit, it is essential that you have a(n) ________ ready to go at the patient's side.
a)
suction unit
b)
oxygen tank
c)
blood pressure cuff
d)
pocket mask.
24.
When suctioning an adult patient who is unconscious, never suction for longer than _____ seconds at a time.
a)
5
b)
10
c)
15
d)
20
25.
Atmospheric air contains _____ oxygen
a)
10 %
b)
16%
c)
21%
d)
25%
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