Emt Ch 10 Airway Management

Front 1

the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide that takes place during inhalation and exhalation

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respiration

Front 2

the gas exchange process that occurs between the alveoli and pulmonary capillaries

Back 2

external respiration

Front 3

the gas exchange process tha occurs between the cells and the capillaries

Back 3

inernal rthespiration

Front 4

the passage of air into and out of the lungs

Back 4

ventilation

Front 5

the process by which the blood and the cells become saturated with oxygen

Back 5

oxygenation

Front 6

a reduction of oxygen delivery to the tissues

Back 6

hypoxia

Front 7

the insufficient supply of oxygen and other nutrients to some of he body's cells that results from inadequate circulation of blood

Back 7

hypoperfusion or shock

Front 8

a bluish color of the skin and mucous membranes that indicates poor oxygenation of tissue

Back 8

cyanosis

Front 9

the air remaining in the lungs after a maximal exhalation

Back 9

residual volume

Front 10

the amount of air breathed in and out in one minute

Back 10

minute volume or
minute ventilation

Front 11

the amount of air breathed in and out in one normal respiration

Back 11

tidal volume

Front 12

the amount of inspired aire that reaches the alveoli of the lungs

Back 12

alveolar ventilation

Front 13

inspired air that fills the respiratory tract but never reaches the alveoli of the lungs

Back 13

dead air space

Front 14

a condition in which a person is working harder than normally to breathe

Back 14

respiratory distress or
breathing difficulty

Front 15

insufficient respiratory rate and/or tidal volume

Back 15

respiratory failure

Front 16

complete stoppage of breathing

Back 16

respiratory arrest or
apnea

Front 17

a breathing rate that is faster than the normal rate

Back 17

tachypnea

Front 18

a breathing rate that is slower than the normal rate

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bradypnea

Front 19

a method of aiding a patient whose breathing is inadequate by forcing air into his lungs

Back 19

positive pressure ventilation
(PPV)

Front 20

inflation of the stomach

Back 20

gastric distention

Front 21

pressure applied to the cricoid cartilage to compress the esophagus

Back 21

cricoid pressure or
Sellick maneuver

Front 22

four components of respiration

Back 22

1 - pulmonary ventilation
2 - external respiration
3 - internal respiration
4 - cellular respiration

Front 23

the layers of connective tissue surrounding the lungs

Back 23

pleura

Front 24

the innermost covering of the lung

Back 24

visceral pleura

Front 25

the thicker, more elastic layer covering the inner portion of the chest wall

Back 25

parietal pleura

Front 26

Ambient air contains mostly _______________

Back 26

Nitrogen

Front 27

What does FiO2 stand for

Back 27

Fraction of inspired oxygen

Front 28

What is the tidal-volume for a nromal sized adult

Back 28

500 ml

Front 29

In a healthy adult, respiratory rate is regulated first by the body detecting abnormal ___________________

Back 29

Carbon dioxide levels

Front 30

Oxygen is transported through the blood by binding to ___________________

Back 30

hemoglobin

Front 31

4 sounds that may indicate airway obstruction

Back 31

1 - snoring
2 - crowing
3 - gurgling
4 - stridor

Front 32

The only completely circular cartilaginous ring of the upper airway

Back 32

cricoid cartilage

Front 33

When a person inhales what does the diaphragm do?

Back 33

contracts

Front 34

When a person inhales what do the intercostal muscles do?

Back 34

contract

Front 35

What is the narrowest part of an infant's airway?

Back 35

the cricoid cartilage

Front 36

A harsh, high-pitched sound during inspiration

Back 36

stridor

Front 37

How do you meashure the catheter when using a soft catheter to suction the mount and oropharynx

Back 37

from the corner of the mouth to the tip of the ear

Front 38

When suctioning a child, suction for no more than ____ seconds at a time

Back 38

5 seconds

Front 39

When the amount of air breathed in and out is not sufficient to support adequate cellular oxygenation

Back 39

respiratory failure

Front 40

Which method of artificial ventilation is preferred for use by EMT's

Back 40

Mouth-to-mask

Front 41

What is an alternative method of oxygen administration?

Back 41

the nasal cannula

Front 42

What is the maximum liter flow for the nasal cannula?

Back 42

6 lpm