Respiratory Arrest / Airway Management

How often should you provide breaths/ventilations to the adult patient in respiratory arrest with a pulse?

Confirmation that an ET tube is properly placed can be achieved by what 3 things?

PETCO2 represents:

Over what period of time should each breath be provided to the patient in respiratory arrest?

Excessive ventilation (avoid!) can be harmful because it can cause _____

What is the most common cause of airway obstruction in the unconscious patient?

Choose the CORRECT statement regarding OPAs (oropharyngeal airways):

A. OPAs that are too large may obstruct the larynx and/or cause trauma to laryngeal structures

B. OPAs that are too small may push the base of the tongue anteriorly, obstructing the airway

C. The OPA cannot be used during suctioning of the mouth and throat

D. An OPA used in the intubated patient may cause the patient to bite, and thus occlude, the ET tube

In which of the following patients would you AVOID placing a nasopharyngeal airway (NPA)?

A) A patient with trismus
B) A patient who has been involved in an MVA and has suffered mid-face trauma
C) A patient who has had his jaw wired shut who is breathing inadequately
D) A patient who has suffered a stroke with upper airway obstruction

What is the correct measurement when using a suction catheter ?

Attempts at suctioning via an ET tube should not exceed ____ seconds

Selection of an advanced airway depends on what 3 things?

When an advanced airway is in place in the cardiac arrest victim, the rescuer should provide....

What is the correct sequence of the 6 steps in endotracheal intubation?

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT concerning end-tidal CO2?

A. ROSC is unlikely when PETCO2 values are persistently low
B. Improving chest compressions may help to increase PETCO2
C. Normal PETCO2 range is 25 to 30 mm Hg
D. Delivery of blood to the lungs is the main determining factor influencing PETCO2 during CPR