Nasopharyngeal airway - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Artificial Airways Correct Answer-- Oropharyngeal Airway - Nasopharyngeal Airway - Endotracheal Tube—avg 14 day use d/t risk of ischemia, fistula, vocal cord paralysis - Tracheostomy Tube—long-term use *Oropharyngeal may be removed when gag reflex regained; nasopharyngeal may be removed when pt awake and attempting to remove* Endotracheal Tubes Correct Answer-Most common short-term artificial airway inserted down the trachea - Provides positive-pressure ventilation - Pts may be ...

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 ...

what is required before breathing and circulation can occur - ANSWER-a patent airway! different types of artificial airways - ANSWER-1. oropharyngeal airway 2. nasopharyngeal airway 3. endotracheal tube 4. laryngeal mask airways 5. tracheostomy oropharyngeal airway - ANSWER-1. first choice of airway in spontaneously breathing patient 2. used for decreased level of consciousness 3. used when there is a tongue obstruction 4. not for long-term use 5. no need to secure in place 6. frequ...

EMT-B AAOS Final Test – With Questions & 100% Accurate Solutions EMT-B AAOS Final Test – With Questions & 100% Accurate Solutions Febrile seizures: A. are usually benign but should be evaluated. B. are also referred to as petit mal seizures. C. often result in permanent brain damage. D. occur when a child's fever progressively rises. - ANSWER - A. are usually benign but should be evaluated. A 17-year-old football player collided with another player and has pain to his left clav...

FCCS Test Questions and Answers (100%Already Passed) GRADED A. DIRECT Methodology Detection Intervention Reassessment Effective Communication Teamwork ____ is the greatest contribution to diagnosis. History ____ is the single most important indicator of critical illness. Tachypnea Kussmall Breathing (or change in depth of respiration) usually indicates Metabolic acidosis Cheyne-Stokes Respiration (or periodic breathing with apnea or hypopnea usually indicates Severe brainstem injur...

FCCS Exam Complete Questions and Answers 100% Correct- Latest 2023/2024 FCCS Exam Complete Questions and Answers 100% Correct- Latest 2023/2024 What labs should you order immediately when assessing the acutely ill or injured pt? (2) ABG, BG What is the single most important indicator of critical illness? (hint: it's a vital sign) Tachypnea Increase in depth of breathing Kussmaul/hyperpnea Increase in depth of breathing, also called Kussmaul or hyperpnea, may indicate what severe...

TMC Exam C, FORM M, Lindsey Jones G, TMC I Already Graded A The respiratory therapist should evaluate which of the following to develop a teaching plan for a patient who will be using a small volume nebulizer at home? a. manual dexterity b. highest grade level achieved in school c. spousal support d. English speaking proficiency a. manual dexterity Which of the following would be most beneficial in resolving microatelectasis? a. chest tubes b. percutaneous ventilation c. thora...

EMTs should wear high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) respirators when they are in contact with contact with patients who have which of the following? A. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) or AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) B. Tuberculosis (TB) C. Open Wounds D. Hepatitis B - correct answer B. Tuberculosis HEPA respirators are worn when in contact with patients airborne infections such as TB. HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B are both blood-borne pathogens. Contaminants from open wo...

A 30-year-old male experienced a generalized (tonic-clonic) seizure, which stopped before you arrived at the scene. The patient is conscious, is answering your questions appropriately, and refuses EMS transport. Which of the following would be the MOST compelling reason to disagree with his refusal of transport? Select one: A. His Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score is 15 B. His wife states that this was his "usual" seizure C. He has experienced seizures since he was 20 D. He is currently not ...

What is the Trauma Assessment Mnemonic? - A = Airway with simultaneous cervical spine stabilization/immobilization B = Breathing C = Circulation D = Disability (neurologic status) E = Expose patient/Environmental Control F = Full set of VS/Focused Adjuncts/Facilitate Family Presence G = Give comfort measures H = History/Head-to-toe assessment I = Inspect posterior surfaces What is assessed in Airway while simultaneously protecting the cervical spine? - Assess: - Vocalization - Ton...