Question 1

Generally hypoventilation occurs without hypoxia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

____ involves removing carbon dioxide from the bloodstream.

Accepted Answer

A)   Ventilating
B)   Oxygenating
C)   Intubating
D)   Exhaling A

Question 3

In certain emergency situations (e.g., cardiac arrest with ventricular fibrillation), specific tasks must be carried out the same way, in the same order, in a very limited time period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

____________________ is one of the most critical tasks a Paramedic performs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is one of the most critical...

Question 5

The failure of the third ventilation attempt signifies that the Paramedic has no additional changes in care to offer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Paramedics should divide airway management tasks into ALS and BLS so that they can be responsible for only the ALS skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Effectively ____________________ means that the lungs are transferring oxygen to the tissues.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Effectively ____________________ means that the lungs are...

Question 8

In patient care, the most common form of preplanning is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   intervention
B)   the algorithm
C)   the procedure
D)   practice

Question 9

____________________ are the fundamental guides to prehospital care.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are the fundamental guides to prehospital...

Question 10

If, on primary assessment, a patient does not have a patent airway, the first intervention is the use of ____________________ maneuvers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If, on primary assessment, a patient does...

Question 11

If a patient is ____, then either a BVM or an automatic transport ventilator attached to a mask can be used.

Accepted Answer

A)   hypoxic
B)   anemic
C)   septic
D)   apneic

Question 12

For the comatose patient with decreased respiratory rate or drive, Narcan or ____% dextrose may reverse the disease process.

Accepted Answer

A)   35
B)   40
C)   45
D)   50

Question 13

It is rare that a blind insertion airway device will not provide at least some ability to effectively ventilate a patient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If, after the second attempt, the Paramedic is unable to establish a patent airway or ventilate the patient, a(n) ____________________ should be assumed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If, after the second attempt, the Paramedic...

Question 15

Hypoxic brain death occurs within ____ minutes of apnea or significant hypoxia.

Accepted Answer

A)   1 to 6
B)   3 to 6
C)   6 to 10
D)   8 to 12

Question 16

Each unsuccessful intubation attempt will cause edema, bleeding, and patient deterioration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If a patient is found to be hypoxic, the addition of supplemental oxygen may be adequate to reverse the hypoxia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Of the options for airway management, the ASA's "____" has the most support in the literature.

Accepted Answer

A)   Advanced Trauma Life Support Trauma Airway Algorithm
B)   National Emergency Airway Management Course Algorithm
C)   Advanced Trauma Emergency Airway Management Algorithm
D)   Difficult Airway Algorithm

Question 19

One of the greatest advantages of algorithms is that the if-then decisions can be made quickly on scene.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A(n) ____ details a specific group of activities that are all to be accomplished for a given patient for a specific presumptive diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

A)   protocol
B)   algorithm
C)   process
D)   treatment

Exam 21: Algorithmic Approach to Airway Mgt

Generally hypoventilation occurs without hypoxia.

____ involves removing carbon dioxide from the bloodstream.

In certain emergency situations (e.g., cardiac arrest with ventricular fibrillation), specific tasks must be carried out the same way, in the same order, in a very limited time period.

____________________ is one of the most critical tasks a Paramedic performs.

The failure of the third ventilation attempt signifies that the Paramedic has no additional changes in care to offer.

Paramedics should divide airway management tasks into ALS and BLS so that they can be responsible for only the ALS skills.

Effectively ____________________ means that the lungs are transferring oxygen to the tissues.

In patient care, the most common form of preplanning is ____.

____________________ are the fundamental guides to prehospital care.

If, on primary assessment, a patient does not have a patent airway, the first intervention is the use of ____________________ maneuvers.

If a patient is ____, then either a BVM or an automatic transport ventilator attached to a mask can be used.

For the comatose patient with decreased respiratory rate or drive, Narcan or ____% dextrose may reverse the disease process.

It is rare that a blind insertion airway device will not provide at least some ability to effectively ventilate a patient.

If, after the second attempt, the Paramedic is unable to establish a patent airway or ventilate the patient, a(n) ____________________ should be assumed.

Hypoxic brain death occurs within ____ minutes of apnea or significant hypoxia.

Each unsuccessful intubation attempt will cause edema, bleeding, and patient deterioration.

If a patient is found to be hypoxic, the addition of supplemental oxygen may be adequate to reverse the hypoxia.

Of the options for airway management, the ASA's "____" has the most support in the literature.

One of the greatest advantages of algorithms is that the if-then decisions can be made quickly on scene.

A(n) ____ details a specific group of activities that are all to be accomplished for a given patient for a specific presumptive diagnosis.