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  1. A patient with a suspected foreign body upper airway obstruction is coughing forcefully. The correct immediate action is to:

    Answer: Encourage continued coughing and monitor closely

    A patient with a forceful cough still has adequate airflow; allow them to continue coughing as it is the most effective way to clear the obstruction.

  2. Which of the following ETCO2 values during CPR is associated with a higher likelihood of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)?

    Answer: > 20 mmHg

    An ETCO2 greater than 20 mmHg during CPR indicates better cardiac output and is associated with improved likelihood of ROSC.

  3. You arrive on scene and find an adult patient with complete airway obstruction who is unconscious. After activating EMS, your next step is:

    Answer: Begin CPR starting with chest compressions

    For an unconscious patient with suspected FBAO, begin CPR with chest compressions; each time you open the airway, look for the object before attempting ventilation.

  4. When inserting an oropharyngeal airway (OPA) in an adult, which insertion technique is correct?

    Answer: Insert upside-down (concave up) and rotate 180° once past the teeth

    In adults, the OPA is inserted with the concavity facing up (toward the palate) and rotated 180° as it passes the tongue to seat correctly.

  5. A patient with chronic COPD is in respiratory distress. Which oxygen delivery method provides the most precise FiO2?

    Answer: Venturi mask

    A Venturi mask delivers a precise, controlled FiO2 using a jet-mixing device, which is especially important in COPD patients who may be sensitive to oxygen levels.

  6. A surgical cricothyrotomy is indicated when:

    Answer: Orotracheal intubation has failed and the patient cannot be ventilated by any other means

    Surgical cricothyrotomy is the definitive rescue intervention in a 'can't intubate, can't oxygenate' failed airway situation.

  7. Which of the following best describes 'passive oxygenation' during RSI?

    Answer: Delivering oxygen via nasal cannula at 15 LPM during the apneic period of RSI

    Passive oxygenation (apneic oxygenation) involves delivering high-flow O2 via nasal cannula during the apneic phase of RSI to extend the safe apnea time.