BAG-MASK VENTILATION APNEIC ADULT PATIENT

Question 1

1 **

Answer 1

I will take appropriate BSI precautions.

Question 2

2 **

Answer 2

I will tap and shout to see if the patient responds in any way.

Question 3

3**

Answer 3

I will assess for signs of breathing (chest rise and fall) for at least 5
and no more than 10 seconds.

Question 4

4

Answer 4

I will send someone to call 911 and get an AED if available

Question 5

5 **

Answer 5

I will check a carotid pulse for at least 5 and no more than 10 seconds

Question 6

6

Answer 6

I will now inspect the airway for obstructions

Question 7

7

Answer 7

I will select the V-Vac device, or select a rigid catheter and attach it to the electric device.

Question 8

8

Answer 8

I will turn on electric suction prior to insertion

Question 9

9

Answer 9

I will place the catheter into the side of the mouth without activating suction

Question 10

10**

Answer 10

I will suction the mouth and oropharynx until clear, or no more than 15 seconds, whichever comes first.

Question 11

11 **

Answer 11

I will suction the mouth and oropharynx until clear, or no more than 15 seconds, whichever comes first.

Question 12

12 **

Answer 12

I will now select, size and insert an appropriate airway adjunct.

Question 13

13 **

Answer 13

I will now ventilate at an appropriate rate and volume observing chest rise and fall with each ventilation.

Question 14

14

Answer 14

I will check a carotid pulse for at least 5 and no more than 10 seconds.

Question 15

15

Answer 15

I will attach the device to supplemental oxygen at 15 lpm

Question 16

16 (2PTS)

Answer 16

I will demonstrate that my ventilations are adequate by assessing both rate ( 1 breath every 5-6 seconds) and tidal volume (chest rise)