Airway - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

FISDAP AIRWAY EXAM From the atmosphere, what structures does air pass through during ventilation? - CORRECT ANSWER Starts in atmosphere, then nose, nasopharyngeal space/orophargyneal space (if mouth breather), then pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli What is the purpose of the nasal passages and nasopharynx? - CORRECT ANSWER To warm/humidify air as it passes through

Which of the following processes occurs during inhalation? - Answer The diaphram contracts and descends, intrathorasic pressure decreases and air enters the lungs via negative pressure When performing tracheobronchial suctioning on an adult, it is important to: - Answer Monitor the patients oxygen saturation and cardiac rhythm While intimating a 44-year old man respiratory arrest, you note that his pulse rate increases during the procedure. What should you do? - Answer Recognize this...

Test Bank for Mosby's Respiratory Care Equipment, 11th Edition 11e by James M. Cairo. Full Chapters test bank are included - Chap 1 to 15 (Complete test bank) SECTION I: Introduction 1. Basic Physics for the Respiratory Therapist 2. Principles of Infection Control SECTION II: Medical Gases 3. Manufacture, Storage, and Transport of Medical Gases 4. Administering Medical Gases: Regulators, Flowmeters, and Controlling Devices SECTION III: Airway Management 5. Airway Management Devices an...

Exam 1: NSG552 / NSG 552 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Psychopharmacology Exam | Grade A Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Wilkes Q: Involuntary teeth grinding associated with antipsychotics: Answer: bruxism Q: Safest and best tolerated anticonvulsant for patients taking clozapine who experience dose related seizures: Answer: topiramate Q: Less incidence of antiadrenergic, anticholinergic and antihistaminic side effects but greater E.P.S.: Answer: high potency Q: Greater incidence of antiad...

"Failure to manage an ________________ is a major cause of a preventable death in the prehospital setting." - Answer Airway What are some indications for immediate intubation? - Answer Unable to swallow. GCS <8. Expected clinical course. Apnea. Airway obstruction. Resp failure. What are the three critical lab values that indicate the need for intubation? - Answer Ph <7.2 CO2 >55 PaO2 <60 Rememeber, only one needs to be off to indicate the need for intubation. ...

EMT airway fisdap exam questions with correct answers Which of the following factors will cause a decreased minute volume in an adult - Answer-shallow breathing The main advantage of the Venturi mask is: - Answer-the use of its fine adjustment capabilities in the long-term management of physiologically stable patients. Which of the following is a late sign of hypoxia - Answer-cyanosis Central chemoreceptors located in the medulla provide feedback to increase the rate and depth of bre...

Final Exam: NUR571 / NUR 571 Complete Review (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Complex Diagnosis and Management in Acute Care Practicum |Questions and Verified Answers |100% Correct – Chamberlain Question: A DNR order is signed and a patient has an implantable device. What should be the next step? Answer: implantable cardiac devices: -continuous pacing by a PPM or AICD -uses an LVAD these devices should be deactivated If a DNR order is signed or if a withdrawal of LST is desired by the pat...

Exam 3: NUR265 / NUR 265 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Advanced Concepts of Medical–Surgical Nursing Exam Review | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Galen Q: What is cholinergic crisis? Answer: too much cholinesterase inhibitor drug Q: What are s/s of cholinergic crisis? Answer: fasciculations hypersalivation sweating bronchospasms increase bronchial secretions bradycardia Q: What is tx for cholinergic crisis? Answer: atropine DO NOT GIVE ANTICHOLINESTERASE Q: W...