Which of the following should you interpret as indicating that the patient's airway is open?

You arrive at the scene of an emergency and find an unresponsive patient. You also notice that the patient has a copious (large) amount of blood and saliva in his mouth. Which technique is the most appropriate to clear the upper airway?

Which of the following leads you to suspect that a patient has fluid collecting in the lungs?

When giving ventilations using a resuscitation mask, you blow slowly, using just enough air to make the patient's chest rise to prevent which of the following?

Which structure is the uppermost part of the throat?

You are preparing to give ventilations to a 5-year-old boy using a resuscitation mask. You plan to give 1 ventilation about every-

After giving ventilations to an adult, you determine that the patient is breathing adequately if you find the breathing rate to be-

Which of the following leads you to suspect that a patient is expending too much energy to breathe?

You are preparing to give ventilations to a child using a resuscitation mask. After positioning the mask, which of the following should you do next?

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the respiratory and circulatory systems occurs in which of the following?

An open and clear airway is crucial because-

A sudden blockage of an artery in the lung is called-

Which of the following is the most common cause of an airway obstruction?

Which of the following should you interpret as differentiating respiratory arrest from respiratory distress?

Which irregular sound is a result of an upper airway obstruction?

Which of the following is the most important to do first when assisting a patient with an asthma inhaler?

Which of the following should you do first when inserting an oral airway?

You determine that an OPA is positioned correctly when the flange end is-

When performing chest thrusts, you should stand-

You are attempting to dislodge a foreign body from a conscious patient who is choking. The patient then becomes unconscious. Which of the following should you do next?

When attempting to dislodge a foreign object that is obstructing the airway, you should perform a series of back blows and abdominal thrust. In the series of back blows and abdominal thrusts, how many should you give of each?

When suctioning the mouth of a patient, which of the following is the most appropriate action?

If an unconscious person begins to vomit you should:

A mechanical device used to keep the tongue from obstructing the airway is called a(n)-

Limit suctioning the mouth of an adult patient to no more than-

When should you not consider the use of an oropharyngeal airway (OPA)?

You determine the proper size for an OPA by measuring from the earlobe to which location?

Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of a nasopharyngeal airway (NPA)?

Which of the following is the correct amount of oxygen to administer to a patient using a BVM?

Which of the following is the correct amount of oxygen to administer to a patient using a nasal cannula?

Administer emergency oxygen to an adult who is breathing at which rate?

When using a bag-valve-mask resuscitator (BVM) without emergency oxygen, you are delivering oxygen at what percent?

The pressure gauge on an oxygen cylinder reads 200 pounds per square inch (psi). Which action is most appropriate?

What color is used to label oxygen tanks in the United States?

You are preparing to administer emergency oxygen to a patient. Your assessment reveals that the patient has a nasal injury. Which delivery device is least appropriate to use for this patient?

Which of the following would violate HIPPA?

Which statement by a co-worker might lead you to suspect that he is exhibiting a warning sign of stress?

The following are steps to remove disposable gloves safely. Which action should you do first?

Which of the following considers all body fluids, secretions and excretions as being potentially infective?

Which statement best describes stress?

You are providing care to a patient at the scene of a motor-vehicle collision. The patient has a cut on his arm that is bleeding. You observe the bleeding as a steady stream oozing from the wound. Which PPE is the most important to use?

You are called to a scene in which a woman is about to give birth. Which personal protective equipment (PPE) would you be least likely to use?

Which of the following is an example of an engineering control?

Which of the following diseases may be transmitted through blood contact?

While interviewing a patient, which question would be least appropriate?

Which oxygen saturation level leads you to suspect that a patient is experiencing moderate hypoxia?

A patient's diastolic blood pressure reflects-

You are performing an assessment of a patient with a medical condition who is unresponsive. Which of the following should you do first?

Which of the following breathing rates should you identify as abnormal for an adult?

When assessing the LOC in a young child, which of the following is the most appropriate?

Which pulse rate is a cause for concern in a patient who is 13 years old?

You are checking the pulse rate of a baby who is alert and responsive. Which artery should you most likely use to assess the pulse?

You are providing care to a patient who suddenly becomes hostile and begins to threaten you. Which of the following is most appropriate to do first?

You arrive at a scene and your patient is unconscious, breathing, and you see heavy bleeding from their leg. The scene is safe, and you have called for additional help. What do you do next?

How often should you recheck a patient's vital signs if they are unstable?

When taking a history, we typically use the SAMPLE mnemonic. Your patient tells you that they have a very severe headache. Which part of the SAMPLE mnemonic did they just explain to you?

You were assigned to take vital signs on an 80-year-old male nursing home resident who was recently admitted after having a stroke. Vital signs were BP 130/90, T 99.2 F, P 92, R 32. Which vital sign would give you the most concern for this patient?