What is the rate of breaths per minute for an adult?

10-18
12-20
15-25
8-16

Correct:12-20

What is respiration?

the way the body uses carbon dioxide to maintain metabolism.
the process by which the body uses oxygen and expels carbon dioxide.
when oxygen is perfused with the blood and carbon monoxide is removed.
the process by which the body removes excess moisture and cools the body through evaporation.
Correct:the process by which the body uses oxygen and expels carbon dioxide.


You should NOT be concerned about the following symptoms when you suspect breathing problems in a pediatric patient?

grunting at the end of respirations.
the patient is breathing at 65 breaths per minute.
nasal flaring.
equal expansion of the lungs.
Correct:equal expansion of the lungs.


Of the following, what is  the most likely place an EMT would  look for cyanosis in her patient?

the superior aspect of the scalp.
the palms.
earlobes
both the palms and the superior aspect of the scalp.
Correct:equal expansion of the lungs.


A nasal canula is meant to deliver oxygen concentrations of:

2-6%
4-8%
8-15%
24-44%
Correct:24-44%


When encountering a patient who is not breathing the first thing you should do is:

stabilize C-spine in case the patient is suffering from syncope.
administer high flow oxygen at 15 lpm via non-rebreather mask.
open the airway.
check the patient's pulse.
Correct:equal expansion of the lungs.


What is the difference between the head-tilt-chin-lift maneuver and the jaw thrust maneuver?

The head tilt is for trauma patients and the jaw thrust is for medical patients.
The mechanism of injury or nature of illness determines which technique is used in opening the airway.
The jaw thrust requires two _____s, whereas the head tilt requires only one.
The head tilt opens the airway more than the jaw thrust, allowing for more effective artificial respirations.

Correct:equal expansion of the lungs.


Common signs and symptoms of patients suffering from cardiac compromise include:

crushing pain, tremulousness, lacrimation, dyspnea and alopecia
dyspnea, complaints of dull chest pain, diarrhea, diaphoresis, cardiomyopathy
dyspnea, chest pain that is described a squeezing dull or crushing, mild chest discomfort, sweating, nausea and vomiting
dull aching chest pain, numbness in the extremities, cyanosis, decreased blood pressure, diminished bowel sounds
Correct:equal expansion of the lungs.


Oxygen cylinders are what color?

red
blue
green
magenta
Correct:equal expansion of the lungs.


To which of the following patients is appropriate to administer the head tilt chin lift maneuver?

An unconscious teenage male who fell off his skateboard.
An unresponsive 70 year old male who has is in cardiac arrest at a restaurant.
A 25 year old female complaining of difficulty breathing after falling an hitting her head.
A 35 year old man who loses consciousness in you presence after being extricated from a car accident.

Correct:An unresponsive 70 year old male who has is in cardiac arrest at a restaurant.

The head tilt chin lift maneuver is contraindicated for suspected c-spine and head trauma.