1.
An abnormal deficiency in the concentration of oxygen in the blood is __________.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
2.
Which of the following is the leading cause of airway obstruction in an unresponsive patient?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
3.
Which of the following airway structures is unique in that it has a dual function with both the respiratory system and the digestive system?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
4.
Which of the following lung sounds is associated with fluid accumulating in the smaller airway passages heard on inspiration?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
5.
Which supplemental oxygen delivery system is capable of delivering fairly precise concentrations of oxygen?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
6.
Which of the following is the MOST critical lifesaving maneuver that you can perform as a paramedic?
A. 
B. 
Establishing and maintaining a clear airway
C. 
Applying traction to bilateral femur fractures
D. 
Identifying STEMI on a 12-lead ECG
7.
All of the following are commonly neglected skills related to airway management EXCEPT:
A. 
Failure to recognize respiratory distress and failure
B. 
Failure to use manual methods for opening the airway
C. 
Failure to make sure the patient is being appropriately oxygenated
D. 
Failure to ensure that oxygen tanks are changes when needed
E. 
Failure to do BLS before ALS skills
F. 
Failure to protect the airway
8.
Which of the following is the LEAST concern when assessing breathing as part of the initial assessment?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
9.
Suppose A represents normal breathing. Which of the following breathing patterns represents bradypnea?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
F. 
G. 
H. 
I. 
10.
Suppose A represents normal breathing. Which of the following breathing patterns represents Cheyne-Stokes respirations?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
F. 
G. 
H. 
I. 
11.
Suppose A represents normal breathing. Which of the following breathing patterns represents Biot's respirations?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
F. 
G. 
H. 
I. 
12.
Suppose A represents normal breathing. Which of the following breathing patterns represents hyperpnea?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
F. 
G. 
H. 
I. 
13.
Suppose A represents normal breathing. Which of the following breathing patterns represents Kussmaul's respirations?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
F. 
G. 
H. 
I. 
14.
Suppose A represents normal breathing. Which of the following breathing patterns represents sighing?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
F. 
G. 
H. 
I. 
15.
Suppose A represents normal breathing. Which of the following breathing patterns represents air trapping?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
F. 
G. 
H. 
I. 
16.
Suppose A represents normal breathing. Which of the following breathing patterns represents ataxia?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
F. 
G. 
H. 
I. 
17.
Suppose A represents normal breathing. Which of the following breathing patterns represents tachypnea?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
F. 
G. 
H. 
I. 
18.
Which of the following is NOT a typical descriptor for respiratory effort?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
F. 
G. 
H. 
I. 
19.
Which of the following is not an ideal place to auscultate lung sounds during a time-limited physical exam in the back of an ambulance?
A. 
Anterior chest, midclavicular, 1 inch below the collarbone
B. 
Lateral chest, fifth intercostal space, midaxillary
C. 
Posterior bases, back below the shoulder blades
D. 
Inferior thorax, adjacent to the 8th intercostal border
20.
Crackles indicates a fluid problem in the lungs that interferes with the diffusion of oxygen, but not so much the diffusion of carbon dioxide.
21.
The hypocapnia associated with cardiac arrest patients can create a false negative confirmation of ETT placement.
22.
Which of the following carboxyhemoglobin values is normal for smokers?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
23.
Per PA BLS protocol 227, measurements of SpCO should be used to drive oxygenation decisions.
24.
Per Fick's principle, there are three main factors related to respiratory pathophysiology. These are (select all):
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
25.
Which of the following is NOT a complication associated with pulmonary aspiration?
A. 
May stimulate a spontaneous pneumothorax
B. 
May occlude airway and cause hypoventilation of distal lung tissue
C. 
May damage lung parachyma
D.