Suctioning the oropharynx - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Immediately following placement of an endotracheal tube, correct position of the tube can be confirmed by: A. arterial blood gases B. a cuff pressure manometer C. an end-tidal CO2 detector D. observation of suctioned secretions - Answer-C. an end-tidal CO2 detector The following intervention(s) can decrease the incidence of pneumonia in patients with endotracheal tubes in place: A. brush teeth with a soft brush B. brush tongue and gums with a foam swab C. suction oropharynx above the t...

What occurs when a patient is breathing very rapidly and shallowly? A. Air moves primarily in the anatomic dead space and does not participate in pulmonary gas exchange. B. The majority of tidal volume reaches the lungs and diffuses across the alveolarcapillary membrane. C. Minute volume increases because of a marked increase in both tidal volume and respiratory rate. D. Air is forcefully drawn into the lungs due to the negative pressure created by the rapid respirations. ~ A. Air m...

West coast emt block 2 quiz fully and correctly solved 2023Responsive patient older than 1 year - Radial A patient sitting in chair leaning forward outstretched arms Difficulty breathing When palpating the carotid pulse of a responsive patient Avoid compressing both carotid arteries simultaneously You receive a call to a day care center for an unresponsive 8 month old Assess a brachial pulse for 5-10 seconds If you can't palpate a pulse Immediately begin CPR ...

ENPC EXAM 1. Which of the following would be an abnormal finding in a patient with glomerulonephritis? Clear urine There is a decrease in urine output for patient's with glomerulonephritis. Urine would be concentrated and dark brown/tea-colored. Decreased energy Hypertension Nausea, vomiting 2. A 3-year-old is brought to the emergency department with a 2-day history of a runny nose, lowgrade fever, and a "barky" cough at night. The caregiver tells the emergency department ...

JBL Module 2 Exam With Complete Solutions| Guarantee Despite your attempts to coach a conscious young female's respirations, she continues to hyperventilate with a marked reduction in tidal volume. You should: A. explain to her that you will assist her ventilations. B. restrain her and provide ventilatory assistance. C. insert a nasopharyngeal airway and give oxygen. D. ventilate her at the rate at which she is breathing. (Correct Ans: - A. explain to her that you will assist her vent...

HOSA EMT Practice Test Questions & Answers 2019 Snoring respirations are most rapidly managed by - ANSWERSA. suctioning the oropharynx B. initiating assisted ventilations C. correctly positioning the head * D. inserting an oropharnygeal airway Which of the following patients would be most in need of a rapid trauma assessment? - ANSWERSA. an awake and alert 19-year-old man with a small caliber gunshot wound to the abdomen * B. A conscious 25-year-old woman who fell 12' from a roof an...

ENPC EXAM 6TH UNIT QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS A 5-year-old child presents with hives, swelling of the lips and face, and stridor that developed about an hour after eating lunch. The child has no known allergies. Which of the following is the priority intervention? A. Administer intramuscular epinephrine B. Auscultate bilateral breath sounds C. Insert an intravenous catheter D. Administer inhaled albuterol A. Administer intramuscular epinephrine An adolescent is awaiting IC...

EMT Final Exam Questions & Answers, Updated-833 - Your 36 y/o pt is unresponsive upon attempting to insert an OPA, the patient gags, You should A. Insert a nasal airway B. Suction the oropharynx C. Reattempt using a smaller oral adjunct D. Insert a dual lumen airway - A. Insert a nasal airway 903 - After air passes through the vocal cords during inhalation, which structure does it reach next? A. Trachea B. Epiglottis C. Alveolus D. Bronchus - A. Trachea 906 - You are ventilating an...

NREMT Final Exam Questions and Correct Answers 2024 Which of the following would findings would be most significant during an assessment of a patient with a severe headache? A. pain in both legs B. chest discomfort C. unilateral weakness D. abdominal tenderness -----------CORRECT ANSWER: C Seizures in children most often are the result of: A. a life threatening infection B. a temperature greater than 102 F C. an abrupt rise in body temperature D. an inflammatory process in the brain ...

ARDS and Mechanical Ventilation Test BankWhen the nurse is explaining respiratory failure to the patient's family, what is the most accurate description to use? a. The absence of ventilation. b. Any episode in which part of the airway is obstructed. c. Inadequate gas exchange to meet the needs of the body. d. An episode of acute hypoxemia caused by a pulmonary dysfunction. - correct answer ANS: C Which diagnostic test will provide the nurse with the most specific information to evaluate ...