PCP Airway Management 2

Question 1

Which of the following is a contraindication to inserting a nasopharyngeal airway?

Accepted Answer

Suspected basal skull fracture

Answer

A suspected basal skull fracture contraindicates NPA insertion due to the risk of intracranial placement.

Question 2

What does a low SpO2 reading combined with normal skin color most likely indicate?

Accepted Answer

Probe malposition or poor perfusion artifact

Answer

Discordant SpO2 and clinical appearance often suggest probe malposition, poor perfusion, or sensor artifact rather than true hypoxia.

Question 3

During BVM ventilation, the mask should be held using which hand position?

Accepted Answer

E-C clamp technique

Answer

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

Question 4

What is the appropriate ventilation rate for an apneic adult with a pulse?

Accepted Answer

10–12 breaths/min

Answer

An apneic adult with a pulse should be ventilated at 10–12 breaths per minute.

Question 5

A patient has noisy, snoring respirations while lying supine. The most likely cause is:

Accepted Answer

Tongue occluding the airway

Answer

Snoring respirations in a supine patient are classically caused by the relaxed tongue falling back and partially obstructing the airway.

PCP - Primary Care Paramedic Practice Test