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The space between the vocal cords is called this.
Glottis
What device is used to hold the tongue off the back of the throat?
Oropharyngeal airway adjunct
OPA
The best way to assess if ventilations are effective
watching the chest rise and fall
During the primary assessment, the EMT should ______ and ______________________.
identify and treat life threatening problems
The percentage of oxygen in room air
21%
How does the EMT ensure positive pressure ventilations are effective?
Visualizing rise and fall of the patients chest.
When suctioning an adult patient what is the maximum time you can be suctioning?
10-15 seconds
How often should the stable patient be reassessed?
Every 15 minutes
The first step in patient assessment is always this
scene safety
When a non-rebreather mask is applied, what is the correct flow rate rage?
10-15 lpm
What is the most common problem when using a BVM?
Maintaining a good seal around the mouth and nose.
What process is used to open the airway of a medical patient?
head tilt, chin lift
When an EMT is assessing skin signs, what are they actually assessing?
Skin color, temperature and moisture
Snoring respirations indicate this.
tongue obstruction/partial airway obstruction?
This term describes the absence of oxygen at the tissue leve
Hypoxia
A patient’s ETCO₂ is rising rapidly. This indicates what about ventilation
hypoventilation/inadequate ventilation
When an EMT hears gurgling the EMT should______
suction the patient.
You are managing the airway and breathing of a patient with dentures what should you do?
Leave them in place. If they pose a hazard to keeping the airway open, remove them.
Blue discoloration of the lips and skin is called this
Cyanosis
What is the SPO2 threshold for delivering oxygen?
less than 94%
When ventilating a patient with supplemental oxygen, the provider should deliver _____ per or ventilation or ________.
400-600ml and 6-7 ml/kg
This is the most common cause of airway obstruction in an unconscious patient.
The Tongue
An oropharyngeal airway (OPA) should be used only when the patient is:
Unconscious without gag reflex
Tripod position is a compensatory sign of this.
Severe Respiratory Distress
An SpO₂ reading of 100% but an ETCO₂ of 20 mmHg suggests this condition.
Hyperventilation