EMS TEST

Question 1

The muscles used in the chest to allow the body to inhale and exhale are the

Answer 1

Intercostal muscles

Question 2

At what location does the actual exchange of oxygen from inhaled air to the blood occur

Answer 2

Alveoli

Question 3

What is the most important thing to check when doing an assessment of breathing

Answer 3

Adequacy of breathing

Question 4

To assess the airway of an Unresponsive person the EMR should position him

Answer 4

Suspine on the floor

Question 5

It is possible for someone to be breathing and still be drying from lack of oxygen

Answer 5

True

Question 6

The patient who appears awake and alert will most likely have an open airway

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Cyanosis is an early sign of respiratory distress

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Swelling in the airway can only be a result of an allergic reaction

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What is the most common airway obstruction

Answer 9

Tongue

Question 10

What is the preferred method for opening the airway of the unresponsive adult without suspected spinal injury

Answer 10

Head tilt chin lift maneuver

Question 11

What is the preferred type of suction catcher for use by the emr

Answer 11

Rigid

Question 12

An pharyngeal airway is inserted so that the tongue doesn’t become an airway obstruction

Answer 12

Upside down or toward the cheek

Question 13

Mental status is an important sign to assess when determining breathing adequacy because

Answer 13

The brain responds to hypoxia by displaying disorientation

Question 14

A pulse oximeter displays a percentage of oxygen in the blood carrying element called

Answer 14

Hemoglobin

Question 15

What term is used to describe the bluish discoloration of the lips in the late stages of hypoxia

Answer 15

Cyanosis

Question 16

When performing a head tilt chin lift maneuver it is important that th fingers lift at the

Answer 16

Jawbone

Question 17

The area behind the nose and mouth that air passes through first on its journey to the lungs is the

Answer 17

Pharynx

Question 18

When properly fitted to a patients face what percentage of oxygen will a no breather mask deliver

Answer 18

90

Question 19

When ventilating a patient using a bag valve mask pushing air quickly into the patient will most likely deliver it to the

Answer 19

Stomach

Question 20

A patient with an airway obstruction who is able to cough and gag is said to have a

Answer 20

Partial obstruction

Question 21

Paradoxical chest wall movement during breathing is a fracture of the ribs creating a

Answer 21

Flail segment

Question 22

Patient who are found to not be breathing adequately should be given oxygen via

Answer 22

Bag valve mask

Question 23

Gas exchange occurring at the alveoli is primarily between oxygen and

Answer 23

Carbon dioxide

Question 24

An o ring is required when using a regulator to
Deliver oxygen to a patient

Answer 24

True

Question 25

The nonbreatehr mask will deliver the highest concentration of oxygen to a patient

Answer 25

False

Question 26

One must use oxygen when ventilating via a bag valve mask or it will not function

Answer 26

False

Question 27

When suctioning a patient airway you should be able to clear all secretions within 15 seconds

Answer 27

False