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Copd is characterized by _____ that is not fully reversible.

Blocked or reduced blood flow through alveolar capillaries

Infectious agents, most often viral

Interference with air flow

Interference with diffusion of gases at the respiratory membrane

Answer

Correct Answer: Interference with air flow

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Bronchiole dilation resulting from chronic infections is present in ____________.

Bronchiectasis

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Obstructive sleep apnea

Asthma

Emphysema

Answer

Correct Answer: Bronchiectasis

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A/an ________ is a hollow sphere of cells that expands and contracts with each breath.

Alveolus

Bronchiole

Diaphragm

Parenchyma

Answer

Correct Answer: Alveolus

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The oxygen flow rate for a nasal cannula should not exceed ________ liters per minute.

Answer

Correct Answer: 4.

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A ________ is a flexible lighted instrument used to examine the trachea and bronchi.

Pharynx

Trachea

Larynx

Epiglottis

Bronchoscope

Answer

Correct Answer: Bronchoscope

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A/an _____ is the sudden blockage of a pulmonary artery by foreign matter.

Pulmonary embolism

Airway obstruction

Nasopharynx

Maxillary sinuses

Answer

Correct Answer: Pulmonary embolism

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In allergic rhinitis, _____ binds to mast cells and induces them to release histamine.

Tonsillitis

Sinusitis

Rhinitis

IgE

Answer

Correct Answer: IgE

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A ________ is not typically used in the prehospital setting for oxygen administration.

Nasal cannula

Tracheostomy mask

Regulator

Partial rebreather mask

Answer

Correct Answer: Partial rebreather mask

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In panlobar pneumonia, by definition of the prefix we can tell that ________ lobes are affected.

All

DOE

Amu Bag

Larynx

Answer

Correct Answer: All

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In a patient with circumoral cyanosis, a bluish discoloration can be seen ________.

Panlobar

Cystic Fibrosis

Around the mouth

Scroll-like structure

Answer

Correct Answer: Around the mouth

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A fall or an improperly delivered gluteal injection could result in ________.

Sciatica

Neurofibromatosis.

Postpoliomyelitis muscular atrophy.

Phantom limb pain

Answer

Correct Answer: Sciatica

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The __________ cartilage is a firm ring that forms the inferior part of the larynx.

Cricoid

Thyroid

Laryngeal

Pyriform

Answer

Correct Answer: Cricoid

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"paste" is an alternate assessment tool for ___________.

Cardiac patients

Stroke patients.

Respiratory patients.

Seizure patients.

Answer

Correct Answer: Cardiac patients

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While staged at the scene of a structure fire, the emt should _________.

Locate the safety officer

Stay with the incident commander

Assess firefighters for signs of fatigue

Remain with the ambulance

Answer

Correct Answer: Remain with the ambulance

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A patient who has shallow, slow, irregular gasping breaths is said to have ________ respirations.

Kussmaul's

Agonal

Central neurogenic

Answer

Correct Answer: Agonal

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A positive mantoux test indicates the presence of antibodies to ________.

Are formed when margarine is hydrogenated

Created when oils become rancid

Omitted on food labels

Answer

Correct Answer: TB

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The irregularly shaped area between the lungs that contains the trachea is called the ________.

Diaphragm

Sternum

Thorax

Mediastinum

Answer

Correct Answer: Mediastinum

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Etco2 is recorded during phase ________ of the capnogram.

III

Answer

Correct Answer: III

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