Deck 1: Airway

Question 1

To avoid hypoxia, how long should a pediatric patient be suctioned?

A)8-10 seconds
B)10 - 15 seconds
C)12-15 seconds
D)5-10 seconds

Answer 1

5-10 seconds

Question 2

To avoid hypoxia, how long should a patient be suctioned?

A)Not more than 5 seconds
B)Not more than 15 seconds
C)Not more than 25 seconds
D)Not more than 35 seconds

Answer 2

Not more than 15 seconds

Question 3

When auscultating the lung(s) in areas of a tension pneumothorax, which of the following lung sounds are likely to be heard?

A)Wheezing and cracking.
B)High-pitched whistle.
C)Labored breath sounds.
D)Absent or decreased breath sounds.

Answer 3

Absent or decreased breath sounds.

Question 4

Which of the following signs and symptoms is not present in a tension pneumothorax?

A)Hypertension
B)Dyspnea
C)Jugular venous distension
D)Subcutaneous emphysema

Question 5

Pulmonary embolism is caused by a blood clot or some other particle that lodges in the pulmonary artery. What factor can make an individual predisposed to this condition?

A)Prolonged immobilization
B)Thrombophlebitis
C)Atrial fibrillation
D)All of the above