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EMT Respiratory Emergencies

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the principal function of the lungs?

a)

Respiration

b)

Oxygenation

c)

Waste Disposal

d)

Structure

2.

What is the medical term for "difficulty breathing"?

a)

apnea

b)

pneumonia

c)

dyspnea

d)

ventilation

3.

Throughout the whole process of respiration, the brainstem constantly senses the level of ____________________ in the arterial blood supply.

a)

Hemoglobin

b)

Carbon Monoxide

c)

Oxygen

d)

Carbon Dioxide

4.

This respiratory disease is caused by inflammation and swelling of the pharynx, larynx, and trachea. It is most commonly seen in children between the ages of 6 months and 3 years. It is characterized by fever, barking cough and stridor.

a)

Asthma

b)

Croup

c)

Epiglottitis

d)

Pneumonia

5.

This respiratory disease is a life-threatening inflammatory disease of the epiglottis. It is most often seen in preschool and school-aged children. It is characterized by dyspnea, high fever, stridor, drooling, difficulty swallowing and severe sore throat.

a)

Asthma

b)

Croup

c)

Epiglottitis

d)

Pneumonia

6.

This lung disease includes both emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

a)

Chronic Heart Failure

b)

Congestive Heart Failur

c)

Asthma

d)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

7.

This condition is defined as a collection of fluid outside the lung on one or both sides of the chest.

a)

Pleural Effusion

b)

Pulmonary Edema

c)

Pneumothorax

d)

Pneumonia

8.

This condition is defined as a partial or complete accumulation of air in the pleural space.

a)

Pneumothorax

b)

Plural Effusion

c)

Pulmonary Edema

d)

Pneumonia

9.

This disease is an acute spasm of the bronchioles associated with excessive mucus production and with swelling of the mucus lining of the respiratory passage.

a)

Bronchitis

b)

Croup

c)

Pleural Effusion

d)

Asthma

10.

This condition is a severe allergic reaction characterized by airway swelling and dilation of blood vessels all over the body.

a)

Antigen

b)

Asthma

c)

Anaphylaxis

d)

Epistaxis