A person could survive for several days to weeks without all of the following, except:
Food
Water
Oxygen
Nutrients
"Adam's apple" and "voicebox" are other terms used to describe the:
throat
larynx
Pharynx
Oropharynx
The purpose of the recovery position is to:
Prevent secretions from entering the trachea
Ensure that the patient is breathing adequately
Facilitate placement of an oral airway adjunct
Protect an injured patients neck from further injury
The oropharynx is also known as the:
Nose
Mouth
Throat
Windpipe
The main purpose of the respiratory system is to:
Ensure that the body receives a constant supply of carbon dioxide
Deliver oxygenated blood to all of the tissues and organs in the body
Provide oxygen to and remove carbon dioxide from the red blood cells
Convert oxygen into carbon dioxide during the process of metabolism
When a person swallows food or liquid, it does not enter the trachea because the:
Esophagus is a larger opening then the trachea
Epiglottis covers the trachea during swallowing
Muscles of the larynx spasm during swallowing
Trachea briefly closes during the swallowing process
When determining the correct size of oral airway, you should measure from the:
Earlobe to the corner of the mouth
Corner of the mouth to the back of the ear
Center of the mouth to the curve of the jaw
Curve of the jaw to the middle of the mouth
The purpose of the jaw-thrust maneuver is to:
Open the airway of an unconscious uninjured patient
Keep the area clear of foreign bodies or secretions
Open a patient's airway without manipulating the neck
Maintain the airway of a conscious patient who was injured
Which of the following statements regarding the oral airway is correct?
The oral airway cannot be used in patients without a gag reflex
The oral airway should not be using unconscious breathing patients
Oral airways do not allow you to suction the patient's mouth
Use of an oral airway is contraindicated in patients who are conscious
Nasal airways can be used:
In conscious patients only
In both conscious and unconscious patients
Only in semiconscious patients with a gag reflex
Only in unconscious patients without a gag reflex
You should not insert a nasal airway in a patient:
Who is semiconscious
Who has had a major stroke
With a possible head injury
Younger than 20 years
Common causes of respiratory arrest include all of the following, except:
heart attack
drug overdose
electrocution
mild dehydration
The proper oxygen flow rate is determined by the:
size of the cylinder you are using and the pressure within it
presence of heat, flames, or oily substance near the cylinder
patient's condition and type of oxygen delivery device used.
amount of time that it will likely take to transport the patient
The patient assessment sequence consists of all of the following components, except:
scene size-up
primary assessment
secondary assessment
family medical history
As you approach an emergency scene, you should first:
determine the number of critically injured patients
notify the dispatcher of your scene size-up findings
scan the area to determine the extent of the incident
quickly gain access to the patient and begin treatment
When assessing the MOI of a vehicle that struck a utility pole, you notice that the vehicle's steering wheel is bent. You should:
conclude that the airbag deployed
suspect injuries to the patient's chest
be the most suspicious for head injuries
check the patient for extremity injuries first
You enter the residence of an unconscious 30-year-old man. As you are approaching the patient, who is lying motionless on the floor, you should:
rule out a traumatic injury because the patient is inside
conclude that the patient is suffering from a severe illness
note the patient's position and any unusual odors or sounds
advise your partner that the patient appears to be deceased
When caring for a conscious patient, it is most important to:
avoid telling the patient that everything will be alright
advise the patient of the skills you are authorized to perform
focus your attention on what the patient's family is saying
reassure the patient that nothing bad will happen to him or her
A patient is said to be alert if he or she:
is confused but is able to tell you the appropriate time
is able to answer questions accurately and appropriately
has not experienced any significant illnesses or injuries
reacts to a loud stimulus, such as when you raise your voice
Decreased circulation to a part of or all of the body will manifest with skin that is:
blue
pale
yellow
cyanotic
Red skin color is said to be:
flushed
jaundiced
A patient presents with yellow skin color. You should suspect:
a lack of oxygen
excessive circulation
problems with the liver
decreased circulation
Compared to a symptom, a sign is something that:
the patient reports to you
is not directly observable
you can observe in a patient
usually takes time to develop
When a light is shone into a patient's pupil, the pupil should:
dilate
enlarge
constrict
remain the same size
The circulatory status of an extremity is assessed by:
looking for signs of obvious injury
asking the patient to move the extremity
checking the pulse and capillary refill time
determining whether the patient can feel your touch
