Chapter 10 Airway Management Flashcards
Which of the following statements regarding oxygen is correct?
A. Oxygen is most safely administered in an enclosed environment.
B. Oxygen supports the combustion process and may cause a fire?
C. Oxygen cylinders must always remain in an upright position?
D. Oxygen is flammable and may explode if under high pressure.
B. Oxygen supports the combustion process and may cause a fire.
Which of the following patients is breathing adequately?
A. An unconscious 52 year old female with snoring respirations and cool, pale skin
B. A conscious male with respirations of 18 breaths/minute and reduced tidal volume
C. A conscious male with respirations of 19 breaths/minute and pink skin
D. A conscious female with facial cyanosis and rapid, shallow respirations
C. A conscious male with respirations of 19 breaths/minute and pink skin.
Which of the following structures is not found in the upper airway? A. Larynx B. Pharynx C. Oropharynx D. Bronchus
D. Bronchus
Irregular respirations characterized by an increasing rate and depth of breathing followed by periods of apnea are called: A. Agonal respirations B. Ataxic respirations C. Eupneic respirations D. Cheyne-Stokes respirations
D. Cheyne-Stokes respirations
The physical act of moving air into and out of the lungs is called: A. Respiration B. Ventilation C. Diffusion D. Oxygenation
B. Ventilation
In contrast to inhalation, exhalation:
A. is an active process caused by decreased intrathoracic pressure
B. is a passive process caused by increased intrathoracic pressure
C. requires muscular effort to effectively expel air from the lungs
D. occurs when the diaphragm lowers and expels air from the lungs
B. is a passive process caused by increased intrathoracic pressure
Gas exchange in the lungs is facilitated by:
A. surfactant-destroying organisms
B. pulmonary capillary constriction
C. adequate amounts of surfactant
D. water or blood within the alveoli
C. adequate amounts of surfactant
