PAAM Questions and Answer | Latest Update 2024/2025

Reflective situational analysis ~~> taking your time figure out what's wrong with the Pt Percussion ~~> The production of sound waves by striking one object against another Auscaltation ~~> Listening for sounds produced by the body air filled, solid, blood filled Usually involves t...

In regards to the respiratory system, what gas is used for energy production? ~~> Oxygen In regards to respiration, what is the waste product of your body's metabolism? ~~> Carbon dioxide What two things are needed for respiration? ~~> A patent, open airway and adequate respiratory ...

What is the difference between ventilation versus respiration? a) Ventilation is the cellular utilization of oxygen and respiration is the amount of times you breathe in one minute b) Ventilation is the mechanical process of moving air and respiration is the amount of times you breathe in one ...

What is patient assessment? ~~> Structured process of gathering info used to make a diagnostic opinion. What can you use to gain this info? ~~> Observation, questioning, touch, auscultation, sensory assessment What should your priorities be based on? ~~> Threats to life, potential thre...

Epidermis ~~> First/ superior layer of the skin Dermis ~~> hair follicles sebaceous glands sweat glands blood vessels nerve endings percussion ~~> The production of sound waves by striking one object against another Auscaltation ~~> Listening for sounds produced by the body ...

What makes up the upper airway? ~~> Mouth and nose and ends at the larynx Nasal cavity, oral cavity and pharynx Laryngopharynx, Corniculate cartilage, Epiglottis What makes up the lower airway? ~~> trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli Where does the trachea bifurcate? ~~> Carina ...

Patient Assessment ~~> • Structured process of gathering information used to make a diagnostic opinion of the patient • A problem-oriented evaluation of the patient Indications of respiratory distress ~~> - Dyspnea - Mild Cyanosis - SpO2 greater than 96% on supplemental oxygen Indi...

Lesion... plaque ~~> superficial papule rough >1cm ways of opening an unconscious pt's airway ~~> jaw lift, jaw thrust, modified jaw thrust(c-spine), head tilt/chin lift non rebreather mask flow and percentage ~~> 12-15LPM 80-90% LLQ organs ~~> small and large bowel lowe...