CPR CPR - Certified Paramedic Response Respiratory Emergencies and Management Questions and Answers

Question 1

A patient presents with severe acute asthma not responding to two albuterol nebulizations. What is the MOST appropriate next pharmacological intervention?

Accepted Answer

Administer ipratropium bromide in combination with albuterol

Answer

Repeat albuterol nebulization only

Answer

Administer IV diphenhydramine

Answer

Administer oral methylprednisolone only

Question 2

Which of the following SpO2 values would indicate the NEED for supplemental oxygen in a patient with COPD per current evidence-based guidelines?

Accepted Answer

SpO2 < 88%

Answer

SpO2 > 95%

Answer

SpO2 91–94%

Answer

SpO2 89–90%

Question 3

A patient in respiratory failure with a GCS of 8 is being managed. Bag-valve-mask ventilation is in progress. What tidal volume and rate are appropriate for adult BVM ventilation?

Accepted Answer

500–600 mL at 10–12 breaths/min

Answer

800–1000 mL at 20 breaths/min

Answer

300–400 mL at 16–18 breaths/min

Answer

700–800 mL at 14–16 breaths/min

Question 4

Which of the following is the MOST reliable indicator of correct endotracheal tube placement in the prehospital setting?

Accepted Answer

Continuous waveform capnography with ETCO2 35–45 mmHg

Answer

Bilateral chest rise on ventilation

Answer

Auscultation of breath sounds over bilateral lung fields

Answer

Fogging of the ETT during ventilation

Question 5

A patient presents in anaphylaxis with respiratory distress and stridor. Epinephrine 1:1,000 has been administered IM. If stridor persists, what is the NEXT priority airway intervention?

Accepted Answer

Prepare for surgical cricothyrotomy if airway obstruction worsens

Answer

Administer a second dose of diphenhydramine

Answer

Administer nebulized albuterol as first priority

Answer

Perform nasotracheal intubation immediately

Question 6

What is the ETCO2 value that BEST indicates effective CPR compressions during cardiac arrest resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

> 20 mmHg

Answer

< 10 mmHg

Answer

10–15 mmHg

Answer

35–45 mmHg

A patient presents with severe acute asthma not responding to two albuterol nebulizations.What is the MOST appropriate next pharmacological intervention?

A patient presents with severe acute asthma not responding to two albuterol nebulizations.
What is the MOST appropriate next pharmacological intervention?