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Flashcards by Carrie Odeneal, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Carrie Odeneal
about 9 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| How often should you provide breaths/ventilations to the adult patient in respiratory arrest with a pulse? | 1 breath/ventilation every 5 to 6 seconds (10 to 12 breaths per minute) |
| Confirmation that an ET tube is properly placed can be achieved by what 3 things? | 1. Visible rise and fall of the chest 2. Absence of auscultated breath sounds over the epigastrium 3. Quantitative waveform capnography |
| PETCO2 represents: | The amount of carbon dioxide present in exhaled air |
| Over what period of time should each breath be provided to the patient in respiratory arrest? | ONE second!!! (Each breath should be delivered over 1 second and should achieve visible chest rise) |
| Excessive ventilation (avoid!) can be harmful because it can cause _____ | It can cause gastric inflation, which may cause the patient to vomit and aspirate stomach contents into the lungs |
| What is the most common cause of airway obstruction in the unconscious patient? | The tongue falling back and blocking the oropharynx |
| Choose the CORRECT statement regarding OPAs (oropharyngeal airways): A. OPAs that are too large may obstruct the larynx and/or cause trauma to laryngeal structures B. OPAs that are too small may push the base of the tongue anteriorly, obstructing the airway C. The OPA cannot be used during suctioning of the mouth and throat D. An OPA used in the intubated patient may cause the patient to bite, and thus occlude, the ET tube | A. OPAs that are too large may obstruct the larynx and/or cause trauma to laryngeal structures |
| In which of the following patients would you AVOID placing a nasopharyngeal airway (NPA)? A) A patient with trismus B) A patient who has been involved in an MVA and has suffered mid-face trauma C) A patient who has had his jaw wired shut who is breathing inadequately D) A patient who has suffered a stroke with upper airway obstruction | B. A patient who has been involved in an MVA and has suffered mid-face trauma |
| What is the correct measurement when using a suction catheter ? | The tip of the nose to the earlobe |
| Attempts at suctioning via an ET tube should not exceed ____ seconds | 10 seconds |
| Selection of an advanced airway depends on what 3 things? | -Rescuer's training - Rescuer's scope of practice -Equipment available |
| When an advanced airway is in place in the cardiac arrest victim, the rescuer should provide.... | 1 breath every 6 to 8 seconds (8 to 10 breaths/minute) |
| What is the correct sequence of the 6 steps in endotracheal intubation? | 1) Prepare equipment 2) Perform intubation 3) Inflate cuff on the tube 4) Attach ventilation bag 5) Confirm correct placement 6) Secure the tube |
| Which of the following statements is INCORRECT concerning end-tidal CO2? A. ROSC is unlikely when PETCO2 values are persistently low B. Improving chest compressions may help to increase PETCO2 C. Normal PETCO2 range is 25 to 30 mm Hg D. Delivery of blood to the lungs is the main determining factor influencing PETCO2 during CPR | C. Normal PETCO2 range is 25 to 30 mm Hg ( the normal PETCO2 range is 35 to 40 mm Hg) |
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