Question 1

You are ventilating an adult patient with a bag-valve mask when you notice that his abdomen is getting bigger.You should:

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A)   apply cricoid pressure.
B)   decrease the flow of oxygen.
C)   apply pressure to the abdomen.
D)   suction the airway.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

You are aggressively ventilating an adult patient with a bag-valve mask when you notice that his previously strong pulse is getting weaker.You should:

Accepted Answer

A)   increase the concentration of oxygen.
B)   reduce the concentration of oxygen.
C)   reduce the volume of the ventilations.
D)   begin chest compressions.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Venturi masks are designed to mix oxygen with:

Accepted Answer

A)   nitrogen.
B)   inhaled air.
C)   humidified air.
D)   carbon monoxide.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Concerning the use of humidified oxygen,which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   It should only be used when assisting ventilations with a bag-valve-mask device.
B)   The water in the reservoir should be treated with chlorine tablets to prevent the growth of bacteria.
C)   It is not of great benefit during short transports but can make the patient more comfortable.
D)   The water reservoir should be changed on a weekly basis.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

To calculate the minute volume,you need to multiply what two measurements?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tidal volume and respiratory rate
B)   Alveolar ventilation and respiratory rate
C)   Respiratory rate and bronchial dilation
D)   Tidal volume and dead space airE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Venturi masks are designed to mix oxygen with:

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You are ventilating an adult patient with a bag-valve mask when you notice that his abdomen is getting bigger.You should:

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You are aggressively ventilating an adult patient with a bag-valve mask when you notice that his previously strong pulse is getting weaker.You should:

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Concerning the use of humidified oxygen,which of the following is true?

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To calculate the minute volume,you need to multiply what two measurements?

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Exam 10: Respiration and Artificial Ventilation

Venturi masks are designed to mix oxygen with:

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You are ventilating an adult patient with a bag-valve mask when you notice that his abdomen is getting bigger.You should:

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You are aggressively ventilating an adult patient with a bag-valve mask when you notice that his previously strong pulse is getting weaker.You should:

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Concerning the use of humidified oxygen,which of the following is true?

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To calculate the minute volume,you need to multiply what two measurements?

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