Paramedic Module 2

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The paramedic can correct oxygen derangements by
- Increasing ventilation
- Administering supplemental oxygen
- Using intermittent positive-pressure ventilation
- All of the above

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This is based upon the airway management chapter of paramedic book. . . This test is to drill me for my quizzes

2.

Advantages of endotracheal intubation include
- It eliminates the need to maintain a mask seal
- It isolates the trachea and permits complete control of the airway
- It impedes gastric distention by channeling air directly into the trachea
- All the above
Correct Answer

A. All the above
3.

Potential indications for blind nasotracheal intubation include
- Obesity
- Possible spinal injury
- Significant angioedema
- All of the above
Correct Answer

A. All of the above
4.

The ____ is the amount of gas in the tidal volume that remains in air passageways unavailable for gas exchange.
- Base tidal volume
- Minute volume
- Dead-space volume
- Total lung capacity
Correct Answer

A. Dead-space volume
5.

A drop in blood pressure of greter than 10 torr during inspiration is called:
- Compliance
- Laryngeal spasm
- Pulsus paradoxus
- Paradoxical breathing
Correct Answer

A. Pulsus paradoxus
6.

_________ isthe preferred neuromuscular blocking agent for emergency RSI
- Atracurium
- Vecuronium
- Pancuronium
- Succinylcholine
Correct Answer

A. Succinylcholine
7.

Open cricothyrotomy is contraindicated in children under the age of ___ because the cricothyroid membrane is small and underdeveloped.
- 12
- 14
- 16
- 18
Correct Answer

A. 12
8.

The ______ comprise(s) the key funcitonal unit of the respiratory system.
- Hilum
- Alveoli
- Bronchi
- Respiratory bronchioles
Correct Answer

A. Alveoli
9.

The _______ is the most superior part of the airway
- Pharynx
- Larynx
- Oral cavity
- Nasal cavity
Correct Answer

A. Nasal cavity
10.

To avoid hypoxia during intubation, limit each intubation attempt to no more than ____ seconds before reoxygenating the patient.
- 10
- 20
- 30
- 40
Correct Answer

A. 30
11.

_____ is generally the second-line paralytic when succinylcholine is contraindicated, because it has fewer cardiac and hypotensive side effects than other nondepolarizing agents
- Atracurium
- Fentanyl
- Vecuronium
- Pancuronium
Correct Answer

A. Vecuronium
12.

____ is often called the "Fifth vital sign"
- Heart rate
- Blood pressure
- Pulse oximetry
- Blood glucose level
Correct Answer

A. Pulse oximetry
13.

Difficulty speaking defines
- Aphagia
- Aphonia
- Dysphonia
- Dysphagia
Correct Answer

A. Dysphonia
14.

The depression between the epiglottis and the base of the tongue is called the
- Nare
- Glottis
- Larynx
- Vallecula
Correct Answer

A. Glottis
15.

An irregular pattern of rate and depth with sudden, periodic episodes of apnea, indicating increased intracranial pressure describes:
- Agonal respirations
- Biots respirations
- Kussmaul's respirations
- Cheyne-stokes respirations
Correct Answer

A. Biots respirations
16.

The ____ can function in either the tracheal or esophageal position
- ET
- PtL
- LMA
- PLA
Correct Answer

A. PtL
17.

The average volume of gas inhaled or exhaled in one respiratory cycle is the
- Minute volume
- Tidal volume
- Respiratory rate
- Total lung capacity
Correct Answer

A. Total lung capacity
18.

The visual representation of the expired CO2 waveform refers to
- Capnogram
- Capnograph
- Capnometry
- Capnography
Correct Answer

A. Capnogram

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Paramedic Module 2

The paramedic can correct oxygen derangements by

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Advantages of endotracheal intubation include

Potential indications for blind nasotracheal intubation include

The ____ is the amount of gas in the tidal volume that remains in air passageways unavailable for gas exchange.

A drop in blood pressure of greter than 10 torr during inspiration is called:

_________ isthe preferred neuromuscular blocking agent for emergency RSI

Open cricothyrotomy is contraindicated in children under the age of ___ because the cricothyroid membrane is small and underdeveloped.

The ______ comprise(s) the key funcitonal unit of the respiratory system.

The _______ is the most superior part of the airway

To avoid hypoxia during intubation, limit each intubation attempt to no more than ____ seconds before reoxygenating the patient.

_____ is generally the second-line paralytic when succinylcholine is contraindicated, because it has fewer cardiac and hypotensive side effects than other nondepolarizing agents

____ is often called the "Fifth vital sign"

Difficulty speaking defines

The depression between the epiglottis and the base of the tongue is called the

An irregular pattern of rate and depth with sudden, periodic episodes of apnea, indicating increased intracranial pressure describes:

The ____ can function in either the tracheal or esophageal position

The average volume of gas inhaled or exhaled in one respiratory cycle is the

The visual representation of the expired CO2 waveform refers to