AEMCA Airway Management and Ventilation 2

Question 1

When performing a jaw-thrust maneuver, what is the primary advantage over the head-tilt chin-lift in trauma patients?

Accepted Answer

It minimizes cervical spine movement

Answer

The jaw-thrust maneuver is preferred in trauma because it opens the airway while minimizing movement of the cervical spine.

Question 2

A patient is breathing at a rate of 6 breaths per minute with shallow tidal volume. How should the AEMCA manage this?

Accepted Answer

Begin positive pressure ventilation with BVM

Answer

A respiratory rate of 6 breaths per minute with inadequate tidal volume constitutes respiratory failure requiring assisted ventilation with a BVM.

Question 3

Which of the following is the MOST reliable indicator that BVM ventilations are effective?

Accepted Answer

Chest rise is visible with each breath

Answer

Visible chest rise with each ventilation is the most direct indicator that air is entering the lungs effectively.

Question 4

A nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) is contraindicated in which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

Patient with suspected basal skull fracture

Answer

A suspected basal skull fracture is a contraindication for NPA insertion because it may enter the cranial vault through the fracture.

Question 5

When using a bag-valve mask with two rescuers, what is the recommended hand position for the person holding the mask?

Accepted Answer

C-clamp (EC technique) with both hands

Answer

The EC technique uses the third, fourth, and fifth fingers to lift the jaw (E) while the thumb and index finger form a C to hold the mask seal.

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