NREMT Respiratory Emergencies & Oxygen Delivery

Question 1

What is a sign of respiratory distress?

Accepted Answer

Accessory muscle use and cyanosis

Answer

Normal breathing rate.

Answer

Strong, clear speech.

Answer

Normal oxygen saturation.

Question 2

What is the appropriate device for a patient with adequate breathing but low oxygen saturation?

Accepted Answer

Nasal cannula or non-rebreather mask

Answer

Bag-valve-mask (BVM).

Answer

Simple face mask.

Answer

Ventilator.

Question 3

What condition causes wheezing and difficulty exhaling?

Accepted Answer

Asthma

Answer

Pulmonary edema.

Answer

Pneumothorax.

Answer

Pulmonary embolism.

Question 4

What is the oxygen concentration delivered by a non-rebreather mask?

Accepted Answer

90–100%

Answer

21%.

Answer

40–60%.

Answer

100–120%.

Question 5

When is a BVM indicated?

Accepted Answer

Inadequate or absent breathing

Answer

Adequate breathing.

Answer

Low heart rate.

Answer

Mild shortness of breath.

Question 6

What is a common cause of crackles in the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary edema

Answer

Asthma.

Answer

Pneumothorax.

Answer

Anxiety attack.

Question 7

What is the preferred oxygen delivery for a COPD patient with low oxygen levels?

Accepted Answer

Nasal cannula

Answer

Non-rebreather mask.

Answer

Bag-valve-mask (BVM).

Answer

Ventilator.

Question 8

What is the oxygen flow rate for a nasal cannula?

Accepted Answer

1–6 L/min

Answer

6–10 L/min.

Answer

10–15 L/min.

Answer

15–20 L/min.

Question 9

What should you do if a conscious adult is choking?

Accepted Answer

Perform abdominal thrusts

Answer

Start chest compressions.

Answer

Give water to drink.

Answer

Call hospital immediately.