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WorksheetsAirway
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
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Class
Date
1.
The leaf-shaped structure located superior to the larynx is called the:
a)
vallecula
b)
cricoid ring
c)
thyroid cartilage
d)
epiglottis
2.
All of the following can be found in the lower airway EXCEPT:
a)
the epiglottis
b)
alveoli
c)
the trachea
d)
bronchioles
3.
Which of the following factors will cause a decreased minute volume in an adult?
a)
increased tidal volume
b)
shallow breathing
c)
respirations of 20 breaths/min
d)
Slight decrease in respiratory rate
4.
In contrast to inhalation, exhalation:
a)
requires muscular effort to effectively expel air from the lungs.
b)
occurs when the diaphragm lowers and expels air from the lungs.
c)
is a passive process caused by increased intrathoracic pressure.
d)
is an active process caused by decreased intrathoracic pressure
5.
The hypoxic drive is influenced by:
a)
high blood O2 levels
b)
high blood CO2 levels
c)
low blood O2 levels
d)
low blood CO2 levels
6.
Which of the following is a late sign of hypoxia?
a)
anxiety
b)
cyanosis
c)
tachycardia
d)
restlessness
7.
The process of exchanging O2 and CO2 between the alveoli and the blood of the capillaries is called
a)
external respiration
b)
cellular metablosim
c)
ventilation
d)
alveolar ventilation
8.
The primary waste product of aerobic metabolism is:
a)
lactic acid
b)
pyruvic acid
c)
Carbon Dioxide
d)
adenosine triphosphate
9.
An unconscious patient found in the prone position must be placed in the supine position in case the patient:
a)
requires CPR
b)
begins to vomit
c)
regains consciousness
d)
has increased tidal volume
10.
To select the appropriately sized OPA, measure from:
a)
corner of the mouth to the earlobe
b)
center of the mouth to the back of the ear
c)
corner of the mouth to the chin
d)
angle of the jaw to the base of the skull
11.
A nasopharyngeal airway is inserted:
a)
into the smaller nostril with the tip to the roof of the nose
b)
with the bevel pointed downward
c)
into the smaller nostril with the tip pointed to the seput
d)
into the larger nostril with the bevel facing the septum
12.
Which of the following organs or tissues can survive the longest without oxygent
a)
Heart
b)
Liver
c)
Kidneys
d)
Muscle
13.
The pressure of gas in a full O2 cylinder should be approximately _____ psi.
a)
500
b)
1000
c)
2000
d)
3000
14.
An O2 cylinder should be taken out of service and refilled when the pressure inside is less than:
a)
200
b)
500
c)
1000
d)
1500
15.
A 51 year old female patient presents with sudden onset difficulty breathing. She is alert & oriented x 4, and able to communicate in complete sentences. Her respirations are 22 breaths/min and regular. You should:
a)
assist ventilations with a BVM
b)
Perform a secondary assessment
c)
insert an OPA and assist ventilations
d)
administer O2 via a nonrebreathing mask
16.
While eating dinner, your partner suddenly grabs his throat and has a panicked look on his face. He has a weak cough, faint inspiratory stridor, and cyanosis around the lips. You should:
a)
encourage him to cough forcefully
b)
deliver five back blows and reassess
c)
place him in the supine position and open his airway
d)
stand behind him and administer abdominal thrusts
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