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When the diaphragm relaxes it regains it's domed shape causing an increase in thoracic pressure forcing air out of the lungs. To have air forced out of the lungs the pressure in the thorax must rise above _______________ pressure?A . Trans thoracicB . AtmosphericC . Trans abdominalD . RespiratoryView AnswerAnswer:...

The cardiovascular system or the circulatory system is made up of three major components; which of the following is not a component of the cardiovascular system?A . HeartB . Blood vesselsC . MyoglobinD . BloodView AnswerAnswer: C Explanation: The heart, blood vessels and blood are all major components of the...

The normal heart rate for a child between the ages of 1-6:A . 140 C 160B . 120 C 140C . 100 C 120D . 80 C 100View AnswerAnswer: C Explanation: The normal heart rate for a newborn is 140 C 160 and an infant’s is 120 C 140 beats...

Which statement about the assessment of a patient with cardiac compromise is correct?A . You cannot determine the degree of cardiac damage in the field.B . You should not ask patients about nitroglycerin or other drug use.C . The purpose of the focused history is to determine whether to use...

Research shows that most of the cases of inappropriately delivered shocks from an AED have been caused by:A . Mechanical interference.B . Improperly charged batteries.C . Malfunctioning electrodes.D . Human error.View AnswerAnswer: D Explanation: Almost all documented cases of inappropriateshocks have been attributed to human error,such as using the AED...

The correct flow of blood through the heart and lungs is…?A . Inferior/superior vena cavae, right atrium, right ventricle, lungs, left atrium, left ventricle, aortaB . Aorta, left atrium, left ventricle, lungs, right atrium, right ventricle, Inferior/superior vena cavaeC . Inferior/superior vena cavae, right atrium, right ventricle, aorta, lungs, left...

What airway opening maneuver should be used on a man that has fallen off a ladder and is suffering from respiratory distress?A . Head Tilt - Chin LiftB . IntubationC . Bite BlockD . Jaw ThrustView AnswerAnswer: D Explanation: The "Jaw Thrust" maneuver should be used to open the airway...

The inability to move enough air required for adequate perfusion is what?A . Respiratory ArrestB . Respiratory FailureC . Cardiac FailureD . PleurisyView AnswerAnswer: B Explanation: Respiratory failure is a medical term for inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system. Respiratory failure can be indicated by observing a drop in...

Which of the following ventilatory techniques is likely to yield the LOWEST tidal volumes?A . One person bag-valve-maskB . Two person bag-valve-maskC . Flow restricted oxygen powered ventilatory deviceD . Mouth-to-maskView AnswerAnswer: A Explanation: With both mouth-to-mouth and mouth-to-mask ventilation, it is relatively easy to maintain a good seal with...

Your patient is an 80-year old male with shortness of breath. Which of the following could your patient be suffering from?A . Congestive heart failureB . A myocardial infarctionC . Cardiac compromiseD . All of the aboveView AnswerAnswer: D Explanation: Geriatric patients do not always present the clear-cut signs and...