Airway

Question 1

The larynx, epiglottis, pharynx and vocal cords are part of the:

Answer 1

Upper airway

Question 2

The three regions of the pharynx are:

Answer 2

nasopharynx, oropharynx and hypopharynx

Question 3

The uppermost layer of the pharynx is called

Answer 3

Nasopharynx

Question 4

Respiration is:

Answer 4

The gas exchange of Oxygen and CO2 in the lungs

Question 5

During inhalation the diaphragm moves_______ while the ribs move______ and _______

Answer 5

Downward.

Up and out

Question 6

During expiration the diaphragm moves_______ while the ribs move____ and _______

Answer 6

Upward

In and down

Question 7

an abnormal rise of carbon dioxide; greater than 45 mmHg is called:

Answer 7

Hypercarbia

Question 8

pathology of inhaling vomitus or mucous into the respiratory tract is:

Answer 8

Aspiration

Question 9

Trismus is:

Answer 9

Lock jaw/ clenching

Question 10

Lack of O2 to the body’s tissues or cells is called:

Answer 10

Hypoxia

Question 11

To determine how long an oxygen tank will last, we must know:

Answer 11

the remaining pressure in the tank, the flow rate of the oxygen being delivered, the size of the cylinder being used and its constant

Question 12

What’s the oxygen rate for a nasal cannula?

Answer 12

24-40%

Question 13

What’s the oxygen rate for a some face mask?

Answer 13

40-60

Question 14

What’s the oxygen rate for an NRB?

Answer 14

Up to 90%

Question 15

What’s the oxygen rate for a BVM?

Answer 15

90-95%

Question 16

A steady and normal internal environment is:

Answer 16

Homeostasis

Question 17

Posturing. Fixed pupils. Cushings triad. These are indications of_________, treatment is_______

Answer 17

Herniation syndrome. Hyperventilation