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WorksheetsUnit 3 Test Airway
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 49mins
Lincoln is assessing a patient in a first aid class. Which of the following is a sign of an open airway?
Snoring
Gasping for air
The patient can speak in full sentences
Stridor
Chase is in a classroom when he notices a fellow student having difficulty breathing. What is the priority action he should take?
Start CPR
Ensure the airway is open
Administer medication
Call for assistance
Clark, a 4-year-old child, is coughing forcibly after eating. Which of the following is the best course of action?
Perform chest compressions
Encourage the child to continue coughing
Begin abdominal thrusts
Perform finger sweeps
Lincoln is a paramedic attending to a patient. When considering using a nasal airway (NPA), which of the following is a contraindication?
The patient is conscious
The patient has a suspected head trauma
The patient is unresponsive
The patient has a gag reflex
Asel arrives at the scene of a motor-vehicle crash and determines the patient is breathing at 30 breaths per minute. The patient has a history of pneumonia. Which oxygen delivery device would be most appropriate?
Nasal cannula at 1-6 LPM
Non-rebreather mask at 10-15 LPM
Bag-valve-mask (BVM) at 10-15 LPM
Resuscitation mask at 6-15 LPM
Herring, a 45-year-old man with no history of respiratory conditions, is experiencing severe chest pain and is breathing 26 times per minute. He finds the oxygen mask uncomfortable. What should you do?
Remove the mask
Switch to a nasal cannula
Increase the oxygen flow rate
Administer oxygen through a BVM
Scenario: Cameau is treating a patient who is unconscious after collapsing. Cameau performs a primary assessment and finds that ventilations are not causing the chest to rise. Cameau repositions the airway and still there is no chest rise. What should be Cameau's next action?
Begin chest compressions
Administer a higher oxygen flow rate
Check for airway obstruction and perform suction if necessary
Switch to a different oxygen delivery device
During a first aid class, Cora is learning about emergency response. What is the primary goal when assessing a patient’s airway?
Check for heart rate
Ensure the airway is open
Administer medications
Apply a bandage
Maritza is studying human anatomy and needs to identify which part of the airway is included in the lower airway tract. Can you help her?
Trachea
Nasal cavity
Pharynx
Larynx
During a biology class, Aiden learned about a condition that affects mountain climbers due to reduced oxygen levels in cells. What does this condition refer to?
Excess oxygen in the blood
Reduced oxygen levels in cells
Increased carbon dioxide
Blocked airway
Hailey was playing in the park when she suddenly experienced difficulty breathing. Which of the following is a cause of her respiratory distress?
Ear infection
High blood pressure
A partially obstructed airway
Skin infection
During a first aid class, Maritza was asked what sound may indicate a mechanical airway obstruction?
Wheezing
Coughing
Stridor
Gurgling
Chase, a patient who has difficulty breathing but can speak in full sentences, likely has:
Complete airway obstruction
An open airway
No airway issue
Stridor
Maritza is observing a patient in the emergency room. What is a symptom of respiratory distress?
Normal skin color
Rapid breathing
Quiet breath sounds
Regular pulse rate
During a first aid class, Aiden was asked: Which of the following is NOT a cause of airway obstruction?
Foreign body
Asthma
Tongue
Hypotension
Leah finds an unconscious person who is not breathing. What should she do?
Begin chest compressions
Insert an airway adjunct
Call for help and wait
Check for a gag reflex
Cora is studying for her medical exams and comes across a case study. Which condition is a chronic respiratory emergency?
Hyperventilation
COPD
Pulmonary embolism
Acute asthma
During a first aid class, Rose was asked: What is the most common cause of anatomical airway obstruction?
Tongue
Foreign body
Swelling
Tumor
During a first aid class, McLaughlin encounters a patient in respiratory arrest. The patient is:
Struggling to breathe
Breathing slowly
Not breathing at all
Coughing forcefully
Dixon is at a park when he notices a person gasping for air and appearing cyanotic. Which technique should he use to open their airway?
Head-tilt/chin-lift
Finger sweep
Chest compressions
Abdominal thrusts
During a medical training session, Lincoln is learning to assess breath sounds. Which area should he check in the back?
Near the mid-clavicular line
Below the scapula
Along the upper abdomen
At the base of the neck
During a medical examination, Maritza noticed a patient with a deviated trachea. The patient may be suffering from:
Pneumonia
Tension pneumothorax
Asthma
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Williams is practicing infant CPR in her first aid class. What is the correct ventilation rate for an infant using a BVM?
1 ventilation every 1-2 seconds
1 ventilation every 3 seconds
1 ventilation every 5 seconds
1 ventilation every 10 seconds
Maritza is assessing a patient's condition in a clinical setting. What technique should she use to assess the patient's breathing?
Listen with a stethoscope
Count their pulse
Look at the chest and abdomen
Check the skin color
During a first aid training session, Leah was asked: Which airway adjunct is used only for unconscious patients?
NPA
OPA
BVM
Nasal cannula
Cora is eating lunch when she suddenly starts choking. Which of the following is a mechanical obstruction of the airway?
The tongue
Swollen throat tissues
Vomit
Allergic reaction
Lincoln is learning how to use an OPA in his first aid class. What is the first step he should take?
Measure the airway adjunct
Insert it without a lubricant
Insert it in a conscious patient
Perform a head-tilt/chin-lift
During a paramedic training simulation, Cameau needs to remove foreign matter from a patient’s airway. What tool should Cameau use?
BVM
Suction device
Stethoscope
Non-rebreather mask
Maritza is a paramedic responding to an emergency call. When should she avoid using an NPA?
In an unconscious patient
When the patient has a gag reflex
If a skull fracture is suspected
When the airway is obstructed
During a picnic, Taya noticed a child choking on a piece of food. Which method would you use to help the child?
Chest compressions
Abdominal thrusts
Back blows
Mouth-to-mask ventilation
Leah is setting up a nasal cannula for a patient. What is the minimum flow rate she should set?
10 LPM
15 LPM
6 LPM
1 LPM
During a first aid training session, Cora is learning about oxygen delivery devices. Which device provides the highest concentration of oxygen?
Nasal cannula
Resuscitation mask
Non-rebreather mask
BVM
McLaughlin is preparing to administer oxygen to a patient. What is a primary safety precaution he should take?
Defibrillate near flowing oxygen
Make sure oxygen is flowing before applying the mask
Place the cylinder near open flames
Lubricate the regulator with oil
Chase is a paramedic attending to a patient breathing 8 breaths per minute. Which device would he use?
Nasal cannula
Non-rebreather mask
BVM
Resuscitation mask
Chase is a paramedic attending to a patient who is breathing but needs high concentrations of oxygen. Which device should he use?
BVM
Nasal cannula
Resuscitation mask
Non-rebreather mask
You arrive at the scene where Chase collapsed and is unresponsive. You open the airway and attempt 2 ventilations, but his chest does not rise. What should you do next?
Increase oxygen flow
Reposition the airway and attempt ventilations again
Begin chest compressions
Switch to a nasal cannula
Emma is found cyanotic and gasping for air after a motor vehicle crash. Her respiratory rate is 30 breaths per minute. What oxygen delivery device should be used?
Nasal cannula
Non-rebreather mask
BVM
Resuscitation mask
Aiden is learning about the human body in his biology class. He wonders, what is the function of the trachea?
To transport food to the stomach
To transport air to the lungs
To remove carbon dioxide
To pump blood through the body
During a first aid class, Lincoln was asked what term is used for the cessation of breathing?
Respiratory arrest
Respiratory distress
Dyspnea
Apnea
Lincoln is observing a patient and needs to identify signs of inadequate breathing. Which of the following should he look for?
Regular chest movement
Wheezing
Speaking in full sentences
Normal skin color
During a medical training session, Lincoln is learning how to assess a patient's respiratory status. What method is used to listen for breath sounds?
Finger sweep
Suctioning
Stethoscope
OPA insertion
Lincoln is learning about human physiology in his biology class. What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult?
8-10 breaths per minute
12-20 breaths per minute
25-30 breaths per minute
Hailey is gasping for breath and unable to speak. What should you suspect?
Adequate airway
Airway obstruction
Heart attack
Allergic reaction
Herring is observing a patient who is breathing very rapidly. What could this indicate?
Normal breathing
Hypoxia
Sleep apnea
Seizure
Chase is a first responder at an accident scene. Which of the following should he use to open the airway of a patient with suspected head, neck, or spinal injury?
Head-tilt/chin-lift
Jaw-thrust maneuver
Abdominal thrusts
Chest compressions
During a first aid class, Lincoln is learning how to measure an oropharyngeal airway (OPA). How should he measure it?
From the nose to the earlobe
From the corner of the mouth to the earlobe
From the chin to the nose
From the forehead to the mouth
During a first aid class, Emma was asked: What does FBAO stand for?
Full Breathing Assistance Operation
Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
First Body Assessment Overview
Foreign Breathing Aid Obstruction
Leah is attending a first aid class. When should she use chest thrusts instead of abdominal thrusts?
When the patient is a child
When the patient is unconscious
When the patient is pregnant or too large to reach around
When the patient has an obstructed airway
Lincoln is at a restaurant when he notices a person at the next table is conscious but choking and cannot cough. What should he do?
Administer back blows and abdominal thrusts
Perform chest compressions
Insert an airway adjunct
Encourage the patient to breathe slowly
During a first aid training session, Price is asked: What flow rate should be used for a non-rebreather mask?
1-6 LPM
6-10 LPM
10-15 LPM
15-20 LPM
Which device is designed for use on breathing and non-breathing patients?
Nasal cannula
Resuscitation mask
BVM
Non-rebreather mask
Which of the following describes a fixed-flow-rate oxygen system?
Able to adjust flow rate
Requires equipment assembly
Set flow rate, usually at 15 LPM
Flow rate can be changed based on patient needs
What safety precaution should you follow when handling oxygen cylinders?
Use oil to lubricate the regulator
Carry the cylinder by the valve or regulator
Stand the cylinder upright unless secured
Defibrillate while oxygen is flowing nearby
You are called to a conference center where a speaker collapsed. He is conscious but having difficulty breathing. What is your first action?
Administer oxygen via BVM
Assess the airway and perform a primary assessment
Call for help and wait
Perform CPR
A patient was in a motor-vehicle crash and is breathing 30 breaths per minute. He has a history of pneumonia and a respiratory rate of 30. Which oxygen delivery device is appropriate?
Nasal cannula at 1-6 LPM
Non-rebreather mask at 10-15 LPM
Bag-valve-mask (BVM) at 10-15 LPM
Resuscitation mask at 6-15 LPM
Scenario: A patient collapses while exercising at a gym. He is conscious and states he has difficulty breathing but can speak in short sentences. What is the first step in managing this patient?
Call emergency services immediately.
Provide the patient with water.
Help the patient to sit down and rest.
Perform CPR.
Scenario: You are assisting a non-breathing patient with a BVM but notice their chest is not rising with ventilation. What is a possible reason for this issue?
The airway is blocked.
The BVM is not properly sealed.
The oxygen tank is empty.
How many breaths per minute indicate the need for emergency oxygen in an adult?
Less than 8 or more than 20
Less than 12 or more than 20
Less than 15 or more than 30
Less than 25 or more than 50
What should you do if a patient complains of difficulty breathing but is able to speak in short sentences?
Administer oxygen immediately
Perform abdominal thrusts
Place the patient in a position of comfort
Begin chest compressions
What is the main indication for using a BVM?
The patient is breathing too slowly
The patient is breathing too quickly
The patient is not breathing or is breathing inadequately
The patient has normal breathing patterns
In which of the following cases would a nasal cannula be most appropriate?
A patient who cannot tolerate a mask
A patient who is not breathing
A patient with no history of breathing problems
A patient needing high-flow oxygen
Which oxygen delivery system is typically used when assembling and adjusting flow rates?
Fixed-flow-rate system
Variable-flow-rate system
Non-rebreather mask
BVM
Which device requires two rescuers for effective operation?
Nasal cannula
Non-rebreather mask
BVM
Resuscitation mask
Which airway technique is used specifically for unconscious patients?
OPA insertion
NPA insertion
Jaw-thrust maneuver
Chest compressions
If you encounter a patient in respiratory arrest with no pulse, which of the following should you perform immediately?
Administer oxygen via nasal cannula
Start CPR and attach an AED
Insert an OPA and monitor breathing
Apply a non-rebreather mask
What is the recommended flow rate for administering oxygen using a BVM?
6-10 LPM
10-12 LPM
10-15 LPM
15-20 LPM
When should a resuscitation mask with oxygen inlet be used?
Only on non-breathing patients
Only on breathing patients
On both breathing and non-breathing patients
Only on patients with no pulse
Which of the following patients is most likely to need emergency oxygen?
A patient with a respiratory rate of 15 breaths per minute
A patient with normal skin color
A patient gasping for air with cyanosis
A patient breathing comfortably
Which medication delivery system is typically used for asthma treatment?
BVM
Metered-dose inhaler
Nasal cannula
Resuscitation mask
When should suctioning be applied?
When a patient is coughing forcefully
When a patient is unable to clear secretions
When a patient is breathing normally
When a patient is speaking clearly
Label the Respiratory System
Larynx
Bronchiole
Intercostal Muscles
Bronchus
Alveoli
Diaphragm
Lung
Trachea
Rib
Match the following respiratory system parts with the correct description.
Smallest conducting respiratory passageways
Bronchioles
Food passageway posterior to the trachea
Esophagus
Closes off the larynx during swallowing
Epiglottis
Windpipe
Trachea
Actual site of gas exchange
Alveoli
What type of oxygen delivery device is this and it delivers how many liters per minute?
Nasal Cannula, 2-6 lpm
Bag valve mask, 10-15 lpm
Non Rebreather Mask, 10-15 lpm
Non Rebreather Mask, 15-20 lpm
Oropharyngeal airway
Nasopharyngeal airway
Match the following airway techniques with their appropriate scenarios:
head tilt- neck lift maneuver
Used when there is no suspicion of spinal injury and the patient is unconscious.
jaw thrust
Used when there is a suspicion of spinal injury and the patient is unconscious.
head tilt- chin lift maneuver
Used when there is no suspicion of spinal injury and the patient is conscious.
cross-finger technique
Used to open the mouth of an unconscious patient to check for obstructions.
You respond to a construction site to find a worker lying supine in the dirt. he was struck by a heavy construction vehicle and flew more than 15 feet (4.6 m) before landing in his current position. there is discoloration and distention of his abdomen about the RUQ(Right Upper Quadrant). he is unconscious and his respirations are 10 breaths/min and shallow, with noisy gurgling sounds.
After opening the airway, your next priority is to:
provide oxygen at 6L/min via non breathing mask
provide oxygen at 15L/min via nasal cannula
assist respirations
suction the airway
You arrive at the scene of a 50-year-old man who is conscious but experiencing severe difficulty breathing after overexerting himself on the treadmill at the gym. He is gasping for air, sweating profusely, and struggling to speak in full sentences. His respiratory rate is 30 breaths per minute, and he complains of chest tightness.
Question: What is your most appropriate initial action?
Immediately perform chest compressions
Place the patient in a supine position and administer oxygen via nasal cannula at 2 LPM
Sit the patient in a comfortable position and administer oxygen via non-rebreather mask at 10-15 LPM
Have the patient walk around to increase blood circulation
You are called to respond to a 35-year-old woman at a picnic who suddenly begins coughing while eating a piece of steak. She is coughing forcefully, and her face appears flushed. She gestures that something is stuck in her throat but is able to make noises between coughs.
Question: What should be your immediate response?
Encourage her to keep coughing and monitor her condition
Perform back blows and abdominal thrusts immediately
Attempt a finger sweep to remove the object
Lay her down in the recovery position and administer oxygen
