Chapters 7, 9, and 10

Question 1

What is the O2 flow rate for a nasal cannula?

Answer 1

1-6 LPM

Question 2

When there is a physiologic reason for for decrease in tidal volume

Answer 2

The body will compensate by increasing respiratory rate.

Question 3

Pulmonary embolism

Answer 3

Decreased pulmonary circulation

Question 4

What is the main issue when pulmonary edema is present?

Answer 4

O2 cannot diffuse through fluid in the alveoli

Question 5

When should an O2 be replaced with a new one

Answer 5

Below 200 ml

Question 6

Which of these would best indicate that a patient has a problem as a result of inadequate breathing?

Answer 6

A slow respiratory rate or very shallow breathing

Question 7

Stridor

Answer 7

Narrowing of the upper airway

Question 8

What is the name of the tissue that covers the outside of the lungs?

Answer 8

Visceral pleura

Question 9

What is normal respiratory rate and volume for an adult?

Answer 9

12-20 breathes and 500ml

Question 10

Which of these is appropriate care for a patient with inadequate breathing?

Answer 10

Ventilate with supplemental O2

Question 11

What is the term to represent reduced O2 in the blood?

Answer 11

Hypoxemia

Question 12

What does “dyspnea” mean?

Answer 12

Difficulty breathing

Question 13

What are you listening for when you first assess breathing during initial assessment?

Answer 13

Air leaving the airway and inappropriate noises

Question 14

If a patient is having trouble breathing, our first concern is to rule out the presence of:

Answer 14

Hypoxia

Question 15

What care should you provide to a patient with suspected hypoxia who is breathing adequately?

Answer 15

Provide supplemental oxygen via a non-rebreather mask

Question 16

Which of the following would indicate a lower airway respiratory problem?

Answer 16

Crackles

Question 17

Which of the following would be the best to use for a patient experience respiratory distress but breathing adequately?

Answer 17

Provide supplemental oxygen via a non-rebreather mask

Question 18

Which of the following would be the most likely position you would transport a patient experiencing breathing distress?

Answer 18

Fowler’s

Question 19

What is the recommended pressure for an O2 tank?

Answer 19

2000-2200 psi

Question 20

You are dispatched to the residence of a 42 year old male observed sitting in the tripod position. Which of the following would be the most critical sign regarding this patient?

Answer 20

Pulmonary Edema

Question 21

Which type of shock causes poor distribution of blood as a result of blood vessels getting too large?

Answer 21

Anaphylactic

Question 22

What is the medical term used to describe the lack of blood flow being delivered to tissues?

Answer 22

Ischemia

Question 23

A patient has taken his metered inhaler, which of the follow side effects should you expect?

Answer 23

Increased heart rate

Question 24

You are performing primary assessment on a unresponsive patient. Which of the following would indicate that there is a problem with the upper airway?

Answer 24

Sounds of snoring

Question 25

Which of the following describes the action of an inhaler such as albuterol?

Answer 25

Dilates the bronchioles

Question 26

You are dispatched to an adult patient who fell while hanging holiday decorations. They have apparent head injury, both lower extremities appear to be angulated, and have vomited several times. What is your HIGHEST priority for this patient?

Answer 26

Protecting their airway

Question 27

Which of the following diagnostic devices would be MOST appropriate to use when trying to determine the degree of respiratory compromise in the patient with the chief complaint of shortness of breath?

Answer 27

Pulse oximeter

Question 28

What care should you provide to an unresponsive patient with hypoxia who is breathing adequately?

Answer 28

Provide supplemental oxygen via non-rebreather mask