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EXAM REVIEW FISDAP TEST AIRWAY ACTUAL
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"an 18 year old male is cyanotic and complains of sharp chest pain and difficulty breathing after lifting
weights. vital signs are BP 110/86, P 88, R 22. what is most likely cause? - CORRECT ANSWER=>
spontaneous pneumothorax" "an unresponsive 43 year old male is cool, pale, diaphoretic, and breathing 6 times a minute. which
device should you use to administer oxygen? - CORRECT ANSWER=> bag-valve mask"
"a 42 year old male complains of shortness of breath after being sprayed with super-heated steam. he has burns to his face, neck and upper chest. vital signs are BP 112/66 , P 124 , R 28 shallow and labored.
what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER=> assist his ventilations"
"what are the structures that branch off the trachea into the lower airway? - CORRECT ANSWER=>
bronchi"
"what is the term for high-pitched whistling sounds heard during expiration? - CORRECT ANSWER=>
wheezing"
"the use of accessory muscles and nasal flaring are signs of what type of breathing? - CORRECT
ANSWER=> labored"
"what is the term for abnormal breath sounds that result from an obstructed airway? - CORRECT
ANSWER=> stridor"
"a 53 year old male is sleepy, diaphoretic, difficult to arouse and breathing 8 times a minute. what
should you expect? - CORRECT ANSWER=> respiratory failure"
"an alert 32 year old female complains of difficulty breathing. she speaks in 2-3 word sentences and has
oxygen saturation of 92% what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER=> apply high flow oxygen"
"a 56 year old female has a complete airway obstruction from a piece of food. she becomes unconscious
while you asses her. what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER=> chest compressions because the
airway is obstructed and she becomes unconscious" "a male complains of mild respiratory distress. he smokes 4 packs of cigarettes a day and reports a consistent cough and frequent respiratory infections. chest sounds reveal bilateral ronchi... what should
you expect? - CORRECT ANSWER=> chronic bronchitis"
"a febrile 44 year old male complains of shortness of breath and has dull chest pain. he has been
coughing up "rusty" sputnum for the last three days. what is the most likely cause? - CORRECT
ANSWER=> pneumonia"
"a 75 year old female complains of a sudden onset of right sided chest pain and dyspnea. she is
recovering from a recent hip surgery. what should you expect? - CORRECT ANSWER=> pulmonary
embolism"
"how should you insert a nasopharyngeal airway? - CORRECT ANSWER=> bevel towards septum, apply
water lubricant and insert" "what is the name of the hollow, semi flexible tube that carries in held air from the larynx to the lungs? -
CORRECT ANSWER=> the trachea"
"what is the most common location for an airway obstruction? - CORRECT ANSWER=> pharynx"
"what part of the respiratory system contains the vocal chords? - CORRECT ANSWER=> larynx"
"what is directly posterior to the nose? - CORRECT ANSWER=> nasopharynx"
"what ring shaped structure forms the lower portion of the larynx? - CORRECT ANSWER=> cricoid
cartilage"
"where is sellick's maneuver applied? - CORRECT ANSWER=> cricoid cartilage"
"what happens to your diaphragm during inhalation? - CORRECT ANSWER=> the diaphragm
CONTRACTS in a downward motion drawing air into the lungs" "what is the name of the cartilaginous ridge in the trachea at which the right and left lungs split? -
CORRECT ANSWER=> the CARINA which is located beneath the sternum"
"what is directly posterior to the mouth? - CORRECT ANSWER=> oropharynx"
"how many lobes are in the lungs? - CORRECT ANSWER=> there are 5 together because there are 3 on
the right and two on the left"
"20 year old male complains of sudden onset shortness of breath. he is breathing at 24 times per minute
and his pulse oximetry is 85% you should? - CORRECT ANSWER=> administer oxygen via nonrebreather
mask at 15 liters per min" "a 34 year old male says he's choking. you note stridor and hoarseness in his voice what should you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER=> encourage him to cough"
"which condition could be considered an upper airway obstruction? - CORRECT ANSWER=> epiglottis"
"an 18 year old male complains of shortness of breath. he has a history of asthma and self administered two doses of his prescribed metered dose inhaler with no relief. vital signs are P 104 , R 22 , SPO2 91%...
what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER=> administer oxygen by nonrebreather mask"
"which of the following conditions is most likely to cause decreased compliance while ventilating via
BVM? - CORRECT ANSWER=> tension pneumothorax"
"a febrile 2 year old male in respiratory distress with crackles in the lower left lung field. you should
respect? - CORRECT ANSWER=> pneumonia"
"which of the following shows a sign of lower respiratory tract problem? - CORRECT ANSWER=>
expiratory wheezes and long expiration" "a 64 year old male complains of dyspnea and is coughing up blood sputum. upon auscultation you note
cracks bilaterally. what should you suspect? - CORRECT ANSWER=> tuberculosis"
"which statement indicates that the patient is suffering from a CHF rather than pneumonia? - CORRECT
ANSWER=> feels like im drowning when i sleep"
"when suctioning blood, fluid, and mucous from the oropharynx, the most appropriate device is? -
CORRECT ANSWER=> a rigid tip suction catheter"
"the reason for assessing the radial and the carotid pulse simultaneously is to? - CORRECT ANSWER=>
confirm cardiac rhythm problem" "a patient presents with a sudden onset of shortness of breath crackles, hypertension, and jugular
distention. you should suspect? - CORRECT ANSWER=> acute pulmonary edema"
"a 73 year old male is dyspneic. you note jugular vein distention and dependent edema. vital signs are BP
158/93 , P 130 , R 36. what should you suspect? - CORRECT ANSWER=> congestive heart failure"
"a 19 year old female began choking after eating a hot dog. when you first arrived on scene, she was coughing and drooling. now, she is drowsy, slow to respond, and unable to cough. you should? -
CORRECT ANSWER=> perform abdominal thrusts"
"a 65 year old male is having trouble breathing. he is moderately overweight and has been coughing up yellowish phlegm. he smokes two packs of cigarettes a day and reports having episodes like this for many
years - CORRECT ANSWER=> chronic bronchitis"
"which of the following can be present with a sudden onset of difficult breathing and diminished breath
sounds? - CORRECT ANSWER=> pneumothorax"
"a semi conscious 34 year old male begins to gag after insertion of an OPA - CORRECT ANSWER=>
insert an NPA" "an 18 year old febrile patient complains of malaise for several days. he is taking an oral antibiotic for an
upper respiratory infection. vital signs are BP 128/72 , P 118 , and weak R 22 with ronchi - CORRECT
ANSWER=> bronchitis"
"which if the following assessment findings should cause you to suspect a history of COPD? - CORRECT
ANSWER=> barrel shaped chest"
"a thin 75 year old male complains of difficulty breathing. he states he has smoked 3 packs of cigarettes a
day for 30 years. he has bilateral wheezes - CORRECT ANSWER=> emphysema"
"16 asthmatic female is in tripod position complains of increased shortness of breath. SPO2 is 79% you
should administer oxygen at - CORRECT ANSWER=> 10 liters per minute via nonrebreather"
"during a long transport you are administering oxygen - CORRECT ANSWER=> consider using a
humidified oxygen" "a 45 year old female is complaining of breathing difficult. her lung sounds are clear but she is becoming
cyanotic on the lips - CORRECT ANSWER=> deliver oxygen via nonrebreather at 15 liters per minute"
“which patient would be classified as IMMEDIATE during an MCI? - CORRECT ANSWER=> an 8 year old
female with no respirations after receiveing 5 positive pressure ventilations" "a 13 year old female watching a horror movie states she cant catch her breath and her fingers are
numb. 30 respirations and SPO2 of 100% , speaking in clear sentences... you should - CORRECT
ANSWER=> calmly reassure her, also to slow her rate of breathing"
"you have inserted an OPA for a 21 year old apneic male, how many times should you ventilate him with
a BVM? - CORRECT ANSWER=> 10 to 12"
"proper technique to suction patient's airway include... - CORRECT ANSWER=> oxygenating and
ventilating before and after suctioning"
"20 year old female unable to catch her breath after minor car crash. she has numbness and tingling to
hands and face. vital are 118 pulse, 24 respiratory rate. what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER=>
high flow oxygen with a nonrebreather"
"which term best describes respiratory difficulty? - CORRECT ANSWER=> dyspnea"
"what is the amount of air that normally reaches the alveoli in an adult? - CORRECT ANSWER=>
350ML"
"a 77 year old female has dyspnea, speaks in short word bursts and her breaths with pursed lips. lung sounds are diminished, distant and clear. BP 152/90, P 86 and R 23. what should you suspect? -
CORRECT ANSWER=> empysema"
