What is a common problem associated with using a,bag-valve-mask unit?,,a. not squeezing the bag hard enough,b. failure to hook an oxygen line to the tank,c. not having a good seal,d. failure to intubate a patient properly,e. none of the above,C
The device of choice for a non-breathing patient is?,,,a. a demand-valve unit,b. a non-rebreathing face mask,c. a bag-valve-mask unit with oxygen hookup,d. a pocket face mask,e. an electric suction machine,C
In which direction does a flailed chest segment move?,,,a. in the same direction as the rest of the chest,b. in the opposite direction on ventilation,c. does not move at all,d. movement becomes hyperactive,e. patient breathes from the abdomen,B
Which causes the most basal lung damage?,,,a. carbon monoxide,b. dry air,c. superheated steam,d. carbon dioxide,e. oxygen under high pressure,C
The treatment for CROUP is?,,,a. humidified oxygen by mask,b. IV epinephrine,c. endotracheal intubation,d. insert an EGTA,e. sub-q valium,A
A pneumothorax is characterized by:,,,a. decreased or absent breath sounds on the affected side,b. hyperresonance on the affected side,c. trachea may deviate toward the affected side,d. all of the above,e. none of the above,D
In a tension pneumothorax:,,,a. the trachea may deviate away from the affected side,b. jugular distention may be present,c. restlessness and anxiety may be present,d. pulses may be weak and rapid,e. all of the above,E
Which of the following devices can deliever the highest oxygen,concentration when used at the proper liter flow?,,a. nasal cannula,b. plastic face mask,c. partial rebreathing mask with reservoir bag,d. nonrebreathing mask,e. none of the above,D
Excessive ventilation volumes or pressures may lead to:,,,a. hypoxia,b. gastric distention,c. broken ribs,d. laceration of the liver,e. atelectasis,B
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