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The passage of oxygen and carbon dioxide through the walls of the alveolae occurs via:

A) diffusion.
B) osmosis.
C) breathing.
D) aspiration.

A 
The passage of oxygen and carbon dioxide through the walls of the alveolae occurs via:
A) diffusion.
B) osmosis.
C) breathing.
D) aspiration.

Ans: A

Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Anatomy and Physiology
Subject: Chapter 13
Title: Respiratory Emergencies
Feedback: 281
Objective: 13-1
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Which of the following lists best represents the correct sequence for the passage of air into the lungs once it passes the pharynx?

A) Bronchi, larynx, trachea, cricoid
B) Epiglottis, esophagus, trachea, alveoli
C) Trachea, uvula, bronchi, alveoli
D) Larynx, trachea, bronchi, alveoli

A

Which of the following lists best represents the correct sequence for the passage of air into the lungs once it passes the pharynx?
A) Bronchi, larynx, trachea, cricoid
B) Epiglottis, esophagus, trachea, alveoli
C) Trachea, uvula, bronchi, alveoli
D) Larynx, trachea, bronchi, alveoli

Ans: D

Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Anatomy and Physiology
Subject: Chapter 13
Title: Respiratory Emergencies
Feedback: 281
Objective: 13-1
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When the diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax, which of the following events occurs?

A) Inhalation
B) Release
C) Inspiration
D) Exhalation

A 
When the diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax, which of the following events occurs?
A) Inhalation
B) Release
C) Inspiration
D) Exhalation

Ans: D

Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Anatomy and Physiology
Subject: Chapter 13
Title: Respiratory Emergencies
Feedback: 282
Objective: 13-2
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The most important muscle of respiration is the:

A) pectoralis major.
B) intercostal muscle.
C) diaphragm.
D) sternocleidomastoid.

A 
The most important muscle of respiration is the:
A) pectoralis major.
B) intercostal muscle.
C) diaphragm.
D) sternocleidomastoid.

Ans: C

Complexity: Easy 
Ahead: Anatomy and Physiology
Subject: Chapter 13
Title: Respiratory Emergencies
Feedback: 282
Objective: 13-2
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Which of the following actions causes an individual to inhale?

A) The intercostal muscles relax.
B) The chest cavity decreases in size.
C) The diaphragm contracts and flattens.
D) Pressure within the chest increases.

A 
Which of the following actions causes an individual to inhale?
A) The intercostal muscles relax.
B) The chest cavity decreases in size.
C) The diaphragm contracts and flattens.
D) Pressure within the chest increases.

Ans: C

Complexity: Easy 
Ahead: Anatomy and Physiology
Subject: Chapter 13
Title: Respiratory Emergencies
Feedback: 282
Objective: 13-1
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You are documenting your assessment of the patient who just left in an ambulance. The patient told you that he felt short of breath. You would document this as:

A) respiratory failure.
B) arrhythmia.
C) dyspnea.
D) anoxia.

A 
You are documenting your assessment of the patient who just left in an ambulance. The patient told you that he felt short of breath. You would document this as: 
A) respiratory failure.
B) arrhythmia.
C) dyspnea.
D) anoxia.

Ans: C

Complexity: Easy 
Ahead: Anatomy and Physiology 
Subject: Chapter 13
Title: Respiratory Emergencies
Feedback: 282
Objective: 13-1
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The normal range for respiratory rate in children is:

A) 5–10 breaths per minute.
B) 15–30 breaths per minute.
C) 25–40 breaths per minute.
D) 40–45 breaths per minute.

A 
The normal range for respiratory rate in children is:
A) 5–10 breaths per minute.
B) 15–30 breaths per minute.
C) 25–40 breaths per minute.
D) 40–45 breaths per minute.

Ans: B

Complexity: Easy 
Ahead: Anatomy and Physiology
Subject: Chapter 13
Title: Respiratory Emergencies
Feedback: 282
Objective: 13-3
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You receive a call that there is an infant in the lodge who seems to be having difficulty breathing. As you are approaching the scene with a new candidate patroller, you ask him what the normal respiratory rate is for an infant. The candidate would be correct if he told you the rate should be:

A) 15–20 breaths per minute.
B) 20–30 breaths per minute.
C) 20–60 breaths per minute.
D) 15–40 breaths per minute.

A 
You receive a call that there is an infant in the lodge who seems to be having difficulty breathing. As you are approaching the scene with a new candidate patroller, you ask him what the normal respiratory rate is for an infant. The candidate would be correct if he told you the rate should be: 
A) 15–20 breaths per minute.
B) 20–30 breaths per minute.
C) 20–60 breaths per minute.
D) 15–40 breaths per minute.

Ans: C

Complexity: Easy  
Ahead: Anatomy and Physiology
Subject: Chapter 13
Title: Respiratory Emergencies
Feedback: 282
Objective: 13-3
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Which of the following statements about respiratory accessory muscles is not correct?

A) They are recruited whenever the body’s oxygen demand exceeds oxygen availability.

B) They include chest, shoulder, and abdominal muscles.

C) They bring more oxygen into the body by helping the chest wall expand more fully.

D) They decrease negative internal chest pressure to draw more air into the lungs.

A

Which of the following statements about respiratory accessory muscles is not correct?
A) They are recruited whenever the body’s oxygen demand exceeds oxygen availability.
B) They include chest, shoulder, and abdominal muscles.
C) They bring more oxygen into the body by helping the chest wall expand more fully.
D) They decrease negative internal chest pressure to draw more air into the lungs.

Ans: D

Complexity: Moderate 
Ahead: Anatomy and Physiology 
Subject: Chapter 13
Title: Respiratory Emergencies
Feedback: 282
Objective: 13-1
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In an adult, the most common cause of airway obstruction is:

A) the tongue.
B) a food bolus.
C) mucous secretions.
D) an inflamed pharynx.

A 
In an adult, the most common cause of airway obstruction is:
A) the tongue.
B) a food bolus.
C) mucous secretions.
D) an inflamed pharynx.

Ans: A

Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Common Respiratory Emergencies  
Subject: Chapter 13
Title: Respiratory Emergencies
Feedback: 283
Objective: 13-4
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A 74-year-old male with a history of chronic emphysema is complaining of sudden onset of shortness of breath. He appears to be in acute respiratory distress. Physical exam of the anterior chest wall reveals crepitus. Based on the patient’s history and physical exam, you would suspect which of the following conditions?

A) Spontaneous pneumothorax
B) Congestive heart failure
C) Acute bronchitis
D) Carbon monoxide poisoning

A 
A 74-year-old male with a history of chronic emphysema is complaining of sudden onset of shortness of breath. He appears to be in acute respiratory distress. Physical exam of the anterior chest wall reveals crepitus. Based on the patient’s history and physical exam, you would suspect which of the following conditions? 
A) Spontaneous pneumothorax
B) Congestive heart failure
C) Acute bronchitis
D) Carbon monoxide poisoning

Ans: A

Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Common Respiratory Emergencies
Subject: Chapter 13
Title: Respiratory Emergencies
Feedback: 284
Objective: 13-5
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Hyperventilation syndrome is a common psychological condition that:

A) is always benign and resolves with no treatment.

B) is characterized by shallow, irregular, rapid breaths.

C) is often precipitated by exercise.

D) results in abnormally low blood carbon dioxide levels.

A

Hyperventilation syndrome is a common psychological condition that:
A) is always benign and resolves with no treatment.
B) is characterized by shallow, irregular, rapid breaths.
C) is often precipitated by exercise.
D) results in abnormally low blood carbon dioxide levels.

Ans: D

Complexity: Easy 
Ahead: Common Respiratory Emergencies
Subject: Chapter 13
Title: Respiratory Emergencies
Feedback: 284
Objective: 13-5
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A tachypneic patient is breathing:

A) more slowly than normal.
B) normally.
C) more rapidly than normal.
D) irregularly.

A 
A tachypneic patient is breathing:
A) more slowly than normal.
B) normally.
C) more rapidly than normal.
D) irregularly.

Ans: C

Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Patient Assessment for Respiratory Emergencies  
Subject: Chapter 13
Title: Respiratory Emergencies
Feedback: 286
Objective: 13-3
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During a scene size-up, which of the following observations most strongly suggests that your adult patient is suffering from an acute respiratory emergency?

A) The patient is holding a metered-dose inhaler.
B) The patient is in the tripod position.
C) The patient’s respiratory rate is 20.
D) The patient’s hands are trembling.

A

During a scene size-up, which of the following observations most strongly suggests that your adult patient is suffering from an acute respiratory emergency?
A) The patient is holding a metered-dose inhaler.
B) The patient is in the tripod position.
C) The patient’s respiratory rate is 20.
D) The patient’s hands are trembling.

Ans: B

Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Patient Assessment for Respiratory Emergencies  
Subject: Chapter 13
Title: Respiratory Emergencies
Feedback: 286
Objective: 13-7
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You and your OEC candidate are evaluating a 67-year-old patient with respiratory distress. You tell the candidate to document that the patient complains of dyspnea. The candidate asks you what “dyspnea” means. You explain that dyspnea is:

A) a term that describes a patient who is in respiratory distress.

B) a subjective term that means difficulty breathing.

C) a term that describes your objective assessment of a patient’s difficulty in breathing.

D) another term for tachypnea.

A

You and your OEC candidate are evaluating a 67-year-old patient with respiratory distress. You tell the candidate to document that the patient complains of dyspnea. The candidate asks you what “dyspnea” means. You explain that dyspnea is:
A) a term that describes a patient who is in respiratory distress.
B) a subjective term that means difficulty breathing.
C) a term that describes your objective assessment of a patient’s difficulty in breathing.
D) another term for tachypnea.

Ans: B

Complexity: Easy 
Ahead: Patient Assessment for Respiratory Emergencies  
Subject: Chapter 13
Title: Respiratory Emergencies
Feedback: 286
Objective: 13-1
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Which of the following signs would you recognize as an early sign of respiratory distress in a 7-year-old boy who complains of difficulty breathing?

A) Barrel chest
B) Nasal flaring
C) Tremors of his hands
D) Ecchymosis on his chest

A 
Which of the following signs would you recognize as an early sign of respiratory distress in a 7-year-old boy who complains of difficulty breathing?
A) Barrel chest
B) Nasal flaring
C) Tremors of his hands
D) Ecchymosis on his chest

Ans: B

Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Patient Assessment for Respiratory Emergencies  
Subject: Chapter 13
Title: Respiratory Emergencies
Feedback: 286
Objective: 13-7
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Q

You are having a hard time getting the medical history of a patient who is short of breath. Which one of the following pieces of information would lead you to believe that the patient has a history of a chronic lung disease such as chronic emphysema?

A) She takes one aspirin every day.
B) Her chest is barrel shaped.
C) Her respirations are tachypneic.
D) She has a frequent cough.

A 
You are having a hard time getting the medical history of a patient who is short of breath. Which one of the following pieces of information would lead you to believe that the patient has a history of a chronic lung disease such as chronic emphysema?
A) She takes one aspirin every day.
B) Her chest is barrel shaped.
C) Her respirations are tachypneic.
D) She has a frequent cough.

Ans: B

Complexity: Moderate 
Ahead: Patient Assessment for Respiratory Emergencies  
Subject: Chapter 13
Title: Respiratory Emergencies
Feedback: 286
Objective: 13-3
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You are assessing a 24-year-old skier who is anxious, wheezing, and complaining of shortness of breath. She tells you that this sometimes happens when she is exercising. Her respirations are rapid and shallow. Based on this information, you suspect the patient is suffering from:

A) hyperventilation syndrome.
B) asthma.
C) crepitus.
D) pneumothorax.

A 
You are assessing a 24-year-old skier who is anxious, wheezing, and complaining of shortness of breath. She tells you that this sometimes happens when she is exercising. Her respirations are rapid and shallow. Based on this information, you suspect the patient is suffering from: 
A) hyperventilation syndrome.
B) asthma.
C) crepitus.
D) pneumothorax.

Ans: B

Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Patient Assessment for Respiratory Emergencies  
Subject: Chapter 13
Title: Respiratory Emergencies
Feedback: 286
Objective: 13-5
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Q

Which of the following respiratory rates may signify significant respiratory issues in an adult?

A) Fewer than 8 respirations per minute
B) More than 24 respirations per minute
C) Fewer than 12 respirations per minute
D) More than 20 respirations per minute

A 
Which of the following respiratory rates may signify significant respiratory issues in an adult?
A) Fewer than 8 respirations per minute
B) More than 24 respirations per minute
C) Fewer than 12 respirations per minute
D) More than 20 respirations per minute

Ans: A

Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Patient Assessment for Respiratory Emergencies  
Subject: Chapter 13
Title: Respiratory Emergencies
Feedback: 286
Objective: 13-3
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Q

You are assessing a 34-year-old man who is complaining of “not feeling well.” He is alert and pale. His respirations are regular at 20 per minute. Based on your training, you recognize that his respirations are:

A) normal for an adult.
B) rapid for an adult.
C) rapid but OK because they are regular.
D) to be bradypnea.

A

You are assessing a 34-year-old man who is complaining of “not feeling well.” He is alert and pale. His respirations are regular at 20 per minute. Based on your training, you recognize that his respirations are:
A) normal for an adult.
B) rapid for an adult.
C) rapid but OK because they are regular.
D) to be bradypnea.

Ans: A

Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Patient Assessment for Respiratory Emergencies  
Subject: Chapter 13
Title: Respiratory Emergencies
Feedback: 288
Objective: 13-3
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You are called to assist a 16-year-old female who is reportedly having trouble breathing. Your assessment reveals an anxious female with rapid respirations who is complaining of pins and needles around her lips. Based on your training you suspect that:

A) she is close to respiratory failure.

B) these findings will disappear if she slows her rate of breathing because she is most likely hyperventilating.

C) having her lie down with her feet elevated 8–12 inches will relieve the pins and needles.

D) she is having an allergic reaction and should be treated with an epi-pen.

A

You are called to assist a 16-year-old female who is reportedly having trouble breathing. Your assessment reveals an anxious female with rapid respirations who is complaining of pins and needles around her lips. Based on your training you suspect that:
A) she is close to respiratory failure.
B) these findings will disappear if she slows her rate of breathing because she is most likely hyperventilating.
C) having her lie down with her feet elevated 8–12 inches will relieve the pins and needles.
D) she is having an allergic reaction and should be treated with an epi-pen.

Ans: B

Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Patient Assessment for Respiratory Emergencies  
Subject: Chapter 13
Title: Respiratory Emergencies
Feedback: 288
Objective: 13-7
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Q

Several abnormal lung sounds can be helpful in understanding what condition may be affecting a patient. One such sound is wheezing. Which of the following statements about wheezing is false?

A) It indicates constriction of the lower airway passages.

B) It is typically caused by asthma.

C) It may be heard on inhalation, exhalation, or both.

D) It can be heard only with a stethoscope.

A

Several abnormal lung sounds can be helpful in understanding what condition may be affecting a patient. One such sound is wheezing. Which of the following statements about wheezing is false?
A) It indicates constriction of the lower airway passages.
B) It is typically caused by asthma.
C) It may be heard on inhalation, exhalation, or both.
D) It can be heard only with a stethoscope.

Ans: D

Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Patient Assessment for Respiratory Emergencies  
Subject: Chapter 13
Title: Respiratory Emergencies
Feedback: 290
Objective: 13-9

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