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WorksheetsAEMT Respiratory Emergencies 2
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 49mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Abnormal breath sounds such as wheezes, rhonchi, and rales
a)
Vesicular breath sounds
b)
Rhonchi Breath Sounds
c)
Adventitious breath sounds
d)
Wheezing Breath Sounds
2.
A disease of the lungs in which there is extreme dilation and eventually destruction of pulmonary alveoli with poor exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
a)
emphysema
b)
CHF
c)
pneumonia
d)
croup
3.
A feeling of shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
a)
tachypnea
b)
respiratory distress
c)
respiratory failure
d)
dyspnea
4.
Rapid or deep breathing
a)
hypoxic drive
b)
hyperventilation
c)
hypoventilation
d)
dyspnea
5.
A disease of the lungs in which muscle spasm in the small air passageways and the production of large amounts of mucus result in airway obstruction
a)
asthma
b)
COPD
c)
CHF
d)
Pneumonia
6.
A blood clot of other substance in the circulatory system that breaks free from its site of organ and obstructs blood flow in a distance blood vessel
a)
DVT
b)
embolus
c)
aneurysm
d)
STEMI
7.
Occurs when new cases of a disease occur in a human population and substantially exceed what is "expected," based on recent experience
a)
pandemic
b)
outbreak
c)
epidemic
d)
COVID
8.
A substance that causes an allergic reaction
a)
allergen
b)
histamine
c)
epi
d)
benadryl
9.
The movement of gases from a higher concentration to a lower concentration
a)
osmosis
b)
respiration
c)
diffusion
d)
expiration
10.
Inhalation of liquid or solid matter into the lungs through the trachea, typically as a result of an incompetent gag reflex or overaggressive resuscitation technique
a)
choking
b)
aspiration
c)
digestion
d)
eating
11.
The nervous system mechanism that terminates inhalation and prevents lung overexpansion
a)
Hering-Breuer Reflex
b)
Tonic Reflex
c)
Rooting Reflex
d)
Babinksi Reflex
12.
An infectious disease in which membrane lining the pharynx is formed that can severely obstruct passage of air into the larynx
a)
RSV
b)
Pneumonitis
c)
SARS
d)
diphtheria
13.
A syndrome that occurs in the absence of other physical problems and whose symptoms include anxiety, dizziness, numbness tingling of the hands and feet, and dyspnea despite rapid breathing
a)
hypoventilation syndrome
b)
brown bag syndrome
c)
hyperventilation syndrome
d)
RSV
14.
Collapse of the alveoli
a)
Atelectasis
b)
Athersclerosis
c)
Pneumothorax
d)
Tension Pneumothorax
15.
Normal breath sounds made by air moving in and out of the alveoli
a)
Adventitious Breath Sounds
b)
Vesicular breath sounds
c)
Wheezing Breah Sounds
d)
Rhonchi Breath Sounds
16.
An excess of oxygen
a)
hypoxic drive
b)
hyperpoxia
c)
hypoxia
d)
tacypnea
17.
A disease of unknown cause characterized by progressive paralysis moving from the feet to the head
a)
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
b)
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
c)
Hyperventilation Syndrome
18.
A minuature spray canister used to direct medications through the mouth and into the lungs
a)
Nebulizer
b)
Metered-Dose Inhaler
c)
Spacer
d)
CPAP
19.
An inflammation of the meningeal coverings of the brain and spinal cord; can be highly contagious
a)
Meningoccal Meningitis
b)
RSV
c)
Pneumonia
d)
Pertussis
20.
Infectious diease in which in which the epiglottis becomes inflamed and enlarged and may cause upper airway obstruction
a)
Croup
b)
Pneumonia
c)
Epiglottitis
d)
Pertussis
21.
The movement of inadequate volumes of air into the lungs
a)
hyperventialtion
b)
hypoventilation
c)
dyspnea
d)
tacypnea
22.
A virus that cuases an infection of the lungs and breathing passages; can result in other serious illnesses that affect the lungs or heart
a)
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
b)
TB
c)
Meningitis
d)
Pertussis
23.
Normal breath sounds made by air moving through the bronchi
a)
Vesicular breath sounds
b)
Adventitious breath sounds
c)
bronchial breath sounds
d)
Rales
24.
A pathologic condition characterized by a blood pH of less than 7.35
a)
Respiratory Acidosis
b)
Respiratory Alkalosis
25.
Severe dyspnea experience when lying down and relived by sitting up
a)
CHF
b)
hypoxia
c)
orthopnea
d)
cystic fibrosis
26.
A condition in which the body's cells and tissues do not have enough oxygen
a)
dyspnea
b)
pleural effusion
c)
tacypnea
d)
hypoxia
27.
Backup system to control respirations when oxygen levels fall dangerously low
a)
Hypoxic Drive
b)
Vagus Nerve
c)
Hering Breuer Reflex
d)
Chemoreceptors
28.
A bacterium that can cause infections in different parts of the body
a)
RSV
b)
MRSA
29.
A condition characterized by a chronically high level of carbon dioxide in blood as the result of a respiratory disease
a)
carbon dioxide retention
b)
hypoxia
c)
aspiration
d)
cystic fibrosis
30.
An outbreak that occurs on a global scale
a)
COVID
b)
epidemic
c)
pandemic
d)
Ebola
31.
Supplying an organ or tissue with required nutrients and oxygen
a)
oxygenation
b)
osmosis
c)
ventialtion
d)
perfusion
32.
Also referred to as acute supraglottic laryngitis
a)
RSV
b)
CHF
c)
Epiglottitis
d)
COPD
33.
Tingling and spasms of the phalanges resulting from hyperventilation
a)
brown bag syndrome
b)
numbness
c)
extremitiy spasm
d)
carpopedal spasm
34.
This disease is usally common in children and also called laryngotracheobronchitis
a)
epiglottis
b)
pleural effusion
c)
cystic fibrosis
d)
croup
35.
A pathologic condition characterized by a blood pH of greater than 7.45
a)
Respiratory Alkalosis
b)
Respiratory Acidosis
36.
Medical term for panic attack
a)
hysterical female syndrome
b)
hyperventilation syndrome
c)
brown paper bag syndrome
d)
hypoventilation syndrome
37.
Another name for whopping cough
a)
croup
b)
pneumothorax
c)
pertussis
d)
tuberculosis
38.
A collection of fluid between the lung and chest wall that may compress the lung
a)
pleural effusion
b)
pulmonary embolism
c)
pulmonary effusion
d)
Pneumonia
39.
An infection disease of the lung that damages lung tissue
a)
RSV
b)
TB
c)
Pneumonia
d)
epiglottitis
40.
Irritation and inflammation of the major lung passageways, from either infectious disease or irritants such as smoke
a)
chronic bronchitis
b)
CHF
c)
pneumonia
d)
pleural effusion
41.
A partial or complete accumulation of air in the pleural space
a)
pleural effusion
b)
hemothorax
c)
pneumothorax
d)
pulmonary embolism
42.
Squeaking or grating sound that occurs when the pleural linings rub together
a)
pleural effusion
b)
pleural friction rub
c)
pulmonary effusion
d)
Crackles
43.
A buildup of fluid in the lungs, usually as a result of left side heart failure
a)
pulmonary edema
b)
pulmonary embolism
c)
pedal edema
d)
anaphylaxis
44.
A slow, degenerative process that causes destructive changes in the alveoli and bronchioles in the lungs
a)
CHF
b)
COPD
c)
pneumonia
d)
Epiglottis
45.
An expression for comparing the length of inspiration with that of expiration, normally 1:2
a)
VQ Mismatch
b)
VQ Ratio
c)
I/E Ratio
d)
I/E Mismatch
46.
An infectious disease of the upper respiratory system that may cause partial airway obstruction and is characterized by a barking cough
a)
croup
b)
pertussis
c)
epiglottitis
d)
bronchiolitis
47.
Sharp, stabbing pain the chest that is worsened by a deep breath or other chest wall movement
a)
pleural effusion
b)
pneumonia
c)
emphysema
d)
pleuritic chest pain
48.
A viral infection usually associated with swollen nasal mucous membranes and the production of fluid from the sinuses.
a)
RSV
b)
MRSA
c)
Common Cold
d)
Flu
49.
A blood clot that breaks off from a large vein and travels to the blood vessels of the lung
a)
DVT
b)
thrombosis
c)
stent
d)
pulmonary embolism
50.
Airborne bacterial infection that causes fever, and a whoop sound on inspiration after a coughing attacks
a)
croup
b)
pertussis
c)
bronchitis
d)
asthma
51.
The exchange of gases that occurs at the pulmonary and cellular levels
a)
respiration
b)
inhalation
c)
expiration
d)
osmosis
52.
The drawing in of the intercostal muscles and the muscle above the clavicles that can occur in respiratory distress
a)
Blue Bloaters
b)
Retractions
c)
barrel shaped chest
d)
Pink Puffers
53.
Coarse, rattling breath sounds heard in patients with chronic mucus in the larger lower airways
a)
Rales
b)
Wheezing
c)
Rhonchi
d)
Crackles
54.
Another name for rales
a)
Crackles
b)
Rhonchi
c)
Rales
d)
Wheezing
55.
A potentially life-threatening viral infection that usually starts with flulike systems
a)
Ebola
b)
SARS
c)
RSV
d)
Common Cold
56.
A device that collects medication as it is released from a MDI, allowing more medication to be delivered to the lungs and less to be lost to the environment
a)
MDI expander
b)
CPAP
c)
Spacer
d)
Nebulizer
57.
A prolonged exacerbation of asthma that does not respond to conventional therapy
a)
Anaphylaxis
b)
CHF
c)
COPD
d)
Status Asthmatics
58.
A harsh, high-pitched respiratory sound, generally heard on inspiration, that is caused by partial blockage or narrowing of the upper airway.
a)
Stridor
b)
Rhonchi
c)
Rales
d)
Wheezing
59.
Crackling, moist breath sounds signaling fluid in the smaller air passages of the lungs
a)
Stridor
b)
Crackles
c)
Wheezing
d)
Rhonchi
60.
Air bubbles trapped underneath the skin in the subcutaneous tissue
a)
emphysema
b)
Crackles
c)
Subcutaneous emphysema
d)
Stridor
61.
A disease that can lay dormant in a person's lungs for decades, then reactivate, spread by cough
a)
Ebola
b)
COVID
c)
Tuberculosis
d)
Zika
62.
A high-pitched, whistling breath sound that is most prominent on expiration, and which suggests an obstruction or narrowing of the lower airway
a)
Stridor
b)
Wheezing
c)
Rales
d)
Rhonchi
63.
Rapid respiratory rate
a)
tachypnea
b)
tachycardia
c)
bradycardia
d)
bradypnea
64.
The movement of air into and out of the lungs
a)
Breathing
b)
Respiration
c)
Oxygenation
d)
Ventilation
65.
Normal breath sounds made by air moving in and out of the alveoli
a)
Adventitious Breath Sounds
b)
Vesicular breath sounds
c)
Rhonchi Breath Sounds
d)
Wheezing Breath Sounds
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