1. Which term is incorrect?

• a. Oropharynx
• b. Palatopharynx
• c. Laryngopharynx
• d. Nasopharynx

2. Which one of the following is not on the pathway air travels as it enters into the human body?

• a. Mediastinum
• b. Trachea
• c. Larynx
• d. Alveoli

3. Where does gas exchange take place?

• a. Mainstem bronchi
• b. Trachea
• c. Epiglottis
• d. Terminal bronchioles and alveoli

4. The adequate signs of breathing include all but:

• a. Respiratory rate of 18 per minute.
• b. Regular rhythm.
• c. Unequal chest expansion.
• d. Minimum respiratory effort.

5. Which of the following is not correct when performing a jaw thrust maneuver?

• a. Place one hand on the forehead, and push slightly upward and backward.
• b. Place a hand on each side of the patient's face.
• c. Use elbows for stabilization.
• d. Grasp the angles of the patient's mandible and lift upward.

6. Rigid-tip suctions devices are used to suction:

• a. Through a tracheostomy.
• b. The nose.
• c. The deeper airways.
• d. The mouth and oropharynx.

7. Suction vacuum pressures are best set at:

• a. 40–60 mm Hg.
• b. 40–100 mm Hg.
• c. 80–100 mm Hg.
• d. 80–120 mm Hg.

8. In what situation would you most likely not need suction available?

• a. A drug overdose
• b. A broken wrist
• c. Respiratory depression
• d. Cardiac arrest

9. When should a blind finger sweep be performed on an unconscious person thought to have an obstructed airway?

• a. When the person first becomes unconscious
• b. After the first set of abdominal thrusts
• c. After attempting to give rescue breaths
• d. Never! They are no longer recommended.

10. A pocket mask barrier device is best used when:

• a. The rescuer is alone.
• b. There is a lot of blood present.
• c. The patient has just vomited.
• d. The patient is alert.

11. Choose the most correct statement:

• a. OPAs are used on an unconscious person with no gag reflex.
• b. OPAs come in only one size.
• c. OPAs can be used for a person who is alert.
• d. Measurement for an OPA is from the nose to the earlobe.

12. Choose the most correct statement:

• a. Insertion of an NPA is fast and aggressive.
• b. NPAs can be used for a patient who is awake.
• c. Lubrication of an NPA is never needed.
• d. NPAs are contraindicated in facial or skull fractures.

13. Which is not part of a BVM setup?

• a. Reservoir bag
• b. One-way valve
• c. Demand valve
• d. Air inlet

14. A BVM:

• a. Is easily used by one rescuer.
• b. Has a one-size-fits-all mask.
• c. Provides a smaller volume of air than does a barrier device.
• d. Cannot be used on children and small adults.

15. A nasal cannula:

• a. Prevents mouth breathing.
• b. Is usually attached to oxygen at 15 lpm.
• c. Is not for home use.
• d. Should not be used in a critical trauma situation.

16. A nonrebreather mask:

• a. Is used with oxygen at 1 to 5 lpm.
• b. Reservoir bag should be allowed to deflate with each respiration.
• c. Can deliver an oxygen concentration close to 100%.
• d. Must be used on an unconscious person.

17. In what situation would you choose not to use a nonrebreather?

• a. Chest pain
• b. Stroke
• c. Fractured femur
• d. Claustrophobic patient

18. A FROPVD (demand device) should be chosen:

• a. In almost all situations.
• b. Because it delivers faster respirations.
• c. Because it can deliver varied oxygen levels.
• d. When rescuers are well trained in its use.