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Unit 3 Test Airway

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Lincoln is assessing a patient in a first aid class. Which of the following is a sign of an open airway?

a)

Snoring

b)

Gasping for air

c)

The patient can speak in full sentences

d)

Stridor

2.

Chase is in a classroom when he notices a fellow student having difficulty breathing. What is the priority action he should take?

a)

Start CPR

b)

Ensure the airway is open

c)

Administer medication

d)

Call for assistance

3.

Clark, a 4-year-old child, is coughing forcibly after eating. Which of the following is the best course of action?

a)

Perform chest compressions

b)

Encourage the child to continue coughing

c)

Begin abdominal thrusts

d)

Perform finger sweeps

4.

Lincoln is a paramedic attending to a patient. When considering using a nasal airway (NPA), which of the following is a contraindication?

a)

The patient is conscious

b)

The patient has a suspected head trauma

c)

The patient is unresponsive

d)

The patient has a gag reflex

5.

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?

a)

Nasal cannula at 1-6 LPM

b)

Non-rebreather mask at 10-15 LPM

c)

Bag-valve-mask (BVM) at 10-15 LPM

d)

Resuscitation mask at 6-15 LPM

6.

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?

a)

Remove the mask

b)

Switch to a nasal cannula

c)

Increase the oxygen flow rate

d)

Administer oxygen through a BVM

7.

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?

a)

Begin chest compressions

b)

Administer a higher oxygen flow rate

c)

Check for airway obstruction and perform suction if necessary

d)

Switch to a different oxygen delivery device

8.

During a first aid class, Cora is learning about emergency response. What is the primary goal when assessing a patient’s airway?

a)

Check for heart rate

b)

Ensure the airway is open

c)

Administer medications

d)

Apply a bandage

9.

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?

a)

Trachea

b)

Nasal cavity

c)

Pharynx

d)

Larynx

10.

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?

a)

Excess oxygen in the blood

b)

Reduced oxygen levels in cells

c)

Increased carbon dioxide

d)

Blocked airway

11.

Hailey was playing in the park when she suddenly experienced difficulty breathing. Which of the following is a cause of her respiratory distress?

a)

Ear infection

b)

High blood pressure

c)

A partially obstructed airway

d)

Skin infection

12.

During a first aid class, Maritza was asked what sound may indicate a mechanical airway obstruction?

a)

Wheezing

b)

Coughing

c)

Stridor

d)

Gurgling

13.

Chase, a patient who has difficulty breathing but can speak in full sentences, likely has:

a)

Complete airway obstruction

b)

An open airway

c)

No airway issue

d)

Stridor

14.

Maritza is observing a patient in the emergency room. What is a symptom of respiratory distress?

a)

Normal skin color

b)

Rapid breathing

c)

Quiet breath sounds

d)

Regular pulse rate

15.

During a first aid class, Aiden was asked: Which of the following is NOT a cause of airway obstruction?

a)

Foreign body

b)

Asthma

c)

Tongue

d)

Hypotension

16.

Leah finds an unconscious person who is not breathing. What should she do?

a)

Begin chest compressions

b)

Insert an airway adjunct

c)

Call for help and wait

d)

Check for a gag reflex

17.

Cora is studying for her medical exams and comes across a case study. Which condition is a chronic respiratory emergency?

a)

Hyperventilation

b)

COPD

c)

Pulmonary embolism

d)

Acute asthma

18.

During a first aid class, Rose was asked: What is the most common cause of anatomical airway obstruction?

a)

Tongue

b)

Foreign body

c)

Swelling

d)

Tumor

19.

During a first aid class, McLaughlin encounters a patient in respiratory arrest. The patient is:

a)

Struggling to breathe

b)

Breathing slowly

c)

Not breathing at all

d)

Coughing forcefully

20.

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?

a)

Head-tilt/chin-lift

b)

Finger sweep

c)

Chest compressions

d)

Abdominal thrusts

21.

During a medical training session, Lincoln is learning to assess breath sounds. Which area should he check in the back?

a)

Near the mid-clavicular line

b)

Below the scapula

c)

Along the upper abdomen

d)

At the base of the neck

22.

During a medical examination, Maritza noticed a patient with a deviated trachea. The patient may be suffering from:

a)

Pneumonia

b)

Tension pneumothorax

c)

Asthma

d)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

23.

Williams is practicing infant CPR in her first aid class. What is the correct ventilation rate for an infant using a BVM?

a)

1 ventilation every 1-2 seconds

b)

1 ventilation every 3 seconds

c)

1 ventilation every 5 seconds

d)

1 ventilation every 10 seconds

24.

Maritza is assessing a patient's condition in a clinical setting. What technique should she use to assess the patient's breathing?

a)

Listen with a stethoscope

b)

Count their pulse

c)

Look at the chest and abdomen

d)

Check the skin color

25.

During a first aid training session, Leah was asked: Which airway adjunct is used only for unconscious patients?

a)

NPA

b)

OPA

c)

BVM

d)

Nasal cannula

26.

Cora is eating lunch when she suddenly starts choking. Which of the following is a mechanical obstruction of the airway?

a)

The tongue

b)

Swollen throat tissues

c)

Vomit

d)

Allergic reaction

27.

Lincoln is learning how to use an OPA in his first aid class. What is the first step he should take?

a)

Measure the airway adjunct

b)

Insert it without a lubricant

c)

Insert it in a conscious patient

d)

Perform a head-tilt/chin-lift

28.

During a paramedic training simulation, Cameau needs to remove foreign matter from a patient’s airway. What tool should Cameau use?

a)

BVM

b)

Suction device

c)

Stethoscope

d)

Non-rebreather mask

29.

Maritza is a paramedic responding to an emergency call. When should she avoid using an NPA?

a)

In an unconscious patient

b)

When the patient has a gag reflex

c)

If a skull fracture is suspected

d)

When the airway is obstructed

30.

During a picnic, Taya noticed a child choking on a piece of food. Which method would you use to help the child?

a)

Chest compressions

b)

Abdominal thrusts

c)

Back blows

d)

Mouth-to-mask ventilation

31.

Leah is setting up a nasal cannula for a patient. What is the minimum flow rate she should set?

a)

10 LPM

b)

15 LPM

c)

6 LPM

d)

1 LPM

32.

During a first aid training session, Cora is learning about oxygen delivery devices. Which device provides the highest concentration of oxygen?

a)

Nasal cannula

b)

Resuscitation mask

c)

Non-rebreather mask

d)

BVM

33.

McLaughlin is preparing to administer oxygen to a patient. What is a primary safety precaution he should take?

a)

Defibrillate near flowing oxygen

b)

Make sure oxygen is flowing before applying the mask

c)

Place the cylinder near open flames

d)

Lubricate the regulator with oil

34.

Chase is a paramedic attending to a patient breathing 8 breaths per minute. Which device would he use?

a)

Nasal cannula

b)

Non-rebreather mask

c)

BVM

d)

Resuscitation mask

35.

Chase is a paramedic attending to a patient who is breathing but needs high concentrations of oxygen. Which device should he use?

a)

BVM

b)

Nasal cannula

c)

Resuscitation mask

d)

Non-rebreather mask

36.

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?

a)

Increase oxygen flow

b)

Reposition the airway and attempt ventilations again

c)

Begin chest compressions

d)

Switch to a nasal cannula

37.

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?

a)

Nasal cannula

b)

Non-rebreather mask

c)

BVM

d)

Resuscitation mask

38.

Aiden is learning about the human body in his biology class. He wonders, what is the function of the trachea?

a)

To transport food to the stomach

b)

To transport air to the lungs

c)

To remove carbon dioxide

d)

To pump blood through the body

39.

During a first aid class, Lincoln was asked what term is used for the cessation of breathing?

a)

Respiratory arrest

b)

Respiratory distress

c)

Dyspnea

d)

Apnea

40.

Lincoln is observing a patient and needs to identify signs of inadequate breathing. Which of the following should he look for?

a)

Regular chest movement

b)

Wheezing

c)

Speaking in full sentences

d)

Normal skin color

41.

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?

a)

Finger sweep

b)

Suctioning

c)

Stethoscope

d)

OPA insertion

42.

Lincoln is learning about human physiology in his biology class. What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult?

a)

8-10 breaths per minute

b)

12-20 breaths per minute

c)

25-30 breaths per minute

43.

Hailey is gasping for breath and unable to speak. What should you suspect?

a)

Adequate airway

b)

Airway obstruction

c)

Heart attack

d)

Allergic reaction

44.

Herring is observing a patient who is breathing very rapidly. What could this indicate?

a)

Normal breathing

b)

Hypoxia

c)

Sleep apnea

d)

Seizure

45.

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?

a)

Head-tilt/chin-lift

b)

Jaw-thrust maneuver

c)

Abdominal thrusts

d)

Chest compressions

46.

During a first aid class, Lincoln is learning how to measure an oropharyngeal airway (OPA). How should he measure it?

a)

From the nose to the earlobe

b)

From the corner of the mouth to the earlobe

c)

From the chin to the nose

d)

From the forehead to the mouth

47.

During a first aid class, Emma was asked: What does FBAO stand for?

a)

Full Breathing Assistance Operation

b)

Foreign Body Airway Obstruction

c)

First Body Assessment Overview

d)

Foreign Breathing Aid Obstruction

48.

Leah is attending a first aid class. When should she use chest thrusts instead of abdominal thrusts?

a)

When the patient is a child

b)

When the patient is unconscious

c)

When the patient is pregnant or too large to reach around

d)

When the patient has an obstructed airway

49.

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?

a)

Administer back blows and abdominal thrusts

b)

Perform chest compressions

c)

Insert an airway adjunct

d)

Encourage the patient to breathe slowly

50.

During a first aid training session, Price is asked: What flow rate should be used for a non-rebreather mask?

a)

1-6 LPM

b)

6-10 LPM

c)

10-15 LPM

d)

15-20 LPM

51.

Which device is designed for use on breathing and non-breathing patients?

a)

Nasal cannula

b)

Resuscitation mask

c)

BVM

d)

Non-rebreather mask

52.

Which of the following describes a fixed-flow-rate oxygen system?

a)

Able to adjust flow rate

b)

Requires equipment assembly

c)

Set flow rate, usually at 15 LPM

d)

Flow rate can be changed based on patient needs

53.

What safety precaution should you follow when handling oxygen cylinders?

a)

Use oil to lubricate the regulator

b)

Carry the cylinder by the valve or regulator

c)

Stand the cylinder upright unless secured

d)

Defibrillate while oxygen is flowing nearby

54.

You are called to a conference center where a speaker collapsed. He is conscious but having difficulty breathing. What is your first action?

a)

Administer oxygen via BVM

b)

Assess the airway and perform a primary assessment

c)

Call for help and wait

d)

Perform CPR

55.

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?

a)

Nasal cannula at 1-6 LPM

b)

Non-rebreather mask at 10-15 LPM

c)

Bag-valve-mask (BVM) at 10-15 LPM

d)

Resuscitation mask at 6-15 LPM

56.

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?

a)

Call emergency services immediately.

b)

Provide the patient with water.

c)

Help the patient to sit down and rest.

d)

Perform CPR.

57.

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?

a)

The airway is blocked.

b)

The BVM is not properly sealed.

c)

The oxygen tank is empty.

58.

How many breaths per minute indicate the need for emergency oxygen in an adult?

a)

Less than 8 or more than 20

b)

Less than 12 or more than 20

c)

Less than 15 or more than 30

d)

Less than 25 or more than 50

59.

What should you do if a patient complains of difficulty breathing but is able to speak in short sentences?

a)

Administer oxygen immediately

b)

Perform abdominal thrusts

c)

Place the patient in a position of comfort

d)

Begin chest compressions

60.

What is the main indication for using a BVM?

a)

The patient is breathing too slowly

b)

The patient is breathing too quickly

c)

The patient is not breathing or is breathing inadequately

d)

The patient has normal breathing patterns

61.

In which of the following cases would a nasal cannula be most appropriate?

a)

A patient who cannot tolerate a mask

b)

A patient who is not breathing

c)

A patient with no history of breathing problems

d)

A patient needing high-flow oxygen

62.

Which oxygen delivery system is typically used when assembling and adjusting flow rates?

a)

Fixed-flow-rate system

b)

Variable-flow-rate system

c)

Non-rebreather mask

d)

BVM

63.

Which device requires two rescuers for effective operation?

a)

Nasal cannula

b)

Non-rebreather mask

c)

BVM

d)

Resuscitation mask

64.

Which airway technique is used specifically for unconscious patients?

a)

OPA insertion

b)

NPA insertion

c)

Jaw-thrust maneuver

d)

Chest compressions

65.

If you encounter a patient in respiratory arrest with no pulse, which of the following should you perform immediately?

a)

Administer oxygen via nasal cannula

b)

Start CPR and attach an AED

c)

Insert an OPA and monitor breathing

d)

Apply a non-rebreather mask

66.

What is the recommended flow rate for administering oxygen using a BVM?

a)

6-10 LPM

b)

10-12 LPM

c)

10-15 LPM

d)

15-20 LPM

67.

When should a resuscitation mask with oxygen inlet be used?

a)

Only on non-breathing patients

b)

Only on breathing patients

c)

On both breathing and non-breathing patients

d)

Only on patients with no pulse

68.

Which of the following patients is most likely to need emergency oxygen?

a)

A patient with a respiratory rate of 15 breaths per minute

b)

A patient with normal skin color

c)

A patient gasping for air with cyanosis

d)

A patient breathing comfortably

69.

Which medication delivery system is typically used for asthma treatment?

a)

BVM

b)

Metered-dose inhaler

c)

Nasal cannula

d)

Resuscitation mask

70.

When should suctioning be applied?

a)

When a patient is coughing forcefully

b)

When a patient is unable to clear secretions

c)

When a patient is breathing normally

d)

When a patient is speaking clearly

71.

Label the Respiratory System

72.

Match the following respiratory system parts with the correct description.

a)

Smallest conducting respiratory passageways

1.

Bronchioles

b)

Food passageway posterior to the trachea

2.

Esophagus

c)


Closes off the larynx during swallowing

3.

Epiglottis

d)

Windpipe

4.

Trachea

e)

Actual site of gas exchange

5.

Alveoli

73.
What type of airway device is this?
a)
Nasal Airway
b)
Oral Airway
c)
Tracheal Airway
d)
Esophageal Airway
74.

What type of oxygen delivery device is this and it delivers how many liters per minute?

a)

Nasal Cannula, 2-6 lpm

b)

Bag valve mask, 10-15 lpm

c)

Non Rebreather Mask, 10-15 lpm

d)

Non Rebreather Mask, 15-20 lpm

75.
What type of airway equipment is this?
a)

Oropharyngeal airway

b)
Esophageal airway
c)

Nasopharyngeal airway

d)
Tracheal airway
76.
What type of delivery device is this?
a)
Non Rebreather Mask
b)
Simple Face Mask
c)
Nasal Cannula
77.

Match the following airway techniques with their appropriate scenarios:

a)

head tilt- neck lift maneuver

1.

Used when there is no suspicion of spinal injury and the patient is unconscious.

b)

jaw thrust

2.

Used when there is a suspicion of spinal injury and the patient is unconscious.

c)

head tilt- chin lift maneuver

3.

Used when there is no suspicion of spinal injury and the patient is conscious.

d)

cross-finger technique

4.

Used to open the mouth of an unconscious patient to check for obstructions.

78.

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:

a)

provide oxygen at 6L/min via non breathing mask

b)

provide oxygen at 15L/min via nasal cannula

c)

assist respirations

d)

suction the airway

79.

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?

a)

  • Immediately perform chest compressions

b)

  • Place the patient in a supine position and administer oxygen via nasal cannula at 2 LPM

c)

  • Sit the patient in a comfortable position and administer oxygen via non-rebreather mask at 10-15 LPM

d)

  • Have the patient walk around to increase blood circulation

80.

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?

a)

  • Encourage her to keep coughing and monitor her condition

b)

  • Perform back blows and abdominal thrusts immediately

c)

  • Attempt a finger sweep to remove the object

d)

  • Lay her down in the recovery position and administer oxygen