West coast emt block 2 quiz Responsive patient older than 1 year correct answer- Radial A patient sitting in chair leaning forward outstretched arms correct answerDifficulty breathing When palpating the carotid pulse of a responsive patient correct answerAvoid compressing both carotid arteries simultaneously You receive a call to a day care center for an unresponsive 8 month old correct answerAssess a brachial pulse for 5-10 seconds If you can't palpate a pulse correct answerImmediately begin CPR Gas exchange in lungs is facilitated by correct answerAdequate amounts of surfactant Without adequate oxygen the body cells correct answerIncompletely convert glucose into energy and lactic acid accumulates in the blood Primary waste product of aerobic metabolism is correct answerCarbon dioxide Central chemoreceptor's located in the medulla provide feedback to increase rate and depth of breathing when they serve correct answerSlight increase in carbon dioxide or a decrease in the PH in the cerebrospinal fluid Intrapulmonary shunting occurs when correct answerA decrease in respiratory rate and depth causes carbon dioxide accumulation in the alveoli 1 / 2
An unconscious patient found in a prone position must be placed in a supine position in case he or she correct answerRequires CPR Proper size oropharyngeal airway correct answerCorner of mouth to earlobe Nasopharyngeal airway correct answerinserted with bevel facing the septum if inserted into right nose Most significant complication associated with oropharyngeal suctioning correct answerHypoxia due to prolonged suction attempts Proper technique for suctioning oropharynx of an adult is correct answerSuctioning while withdrawing catheter 23 year old motorcycle accident correct answerAlternate 15 seconds of oral suctioning with 2 min assisted ventilation Muscle correct answersurvives longest without oxygen Acute pulmonary edema most likely develops as a result of correct answerToxic chemical inhalation Which of the following statement regarding anaphylaxis is correct correct answerAnaphylaxis is characterized by airway swelling and hypotension Hyperventilation could be associated with all of the following except correct answerNarcotic overdose Alkalosis correct answerBlood acidity is reducedAcute Acute hyperventilation syndrome correct answerAnxiety, dizziness , severe bradypnea Overdose: correct answerInsert nasopharyngeal airway and begin ventilation
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