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FCCS (Fundamentals of Critical Care Support) Exam Questions Guide with Verified Answers | Latest 2023/2024 What is the single most important indicator in critical illness? tachypnea Beck's Triad hypotension, JVD, muffled heart sounds - a/w cardiac tamponade What is the thyromental distance? It is the distance in finger breadths between the anterior prominence of the thyroid cartilage (adam's apple) and the tip of the mandible (chin). It is an estimate of the length of the mandible an...

Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology Essentials of Respiratory Care 6th Edition –Test Bank Which of the following are primary components of the upper airway? a. nose, oral cavity, pharynx b. larynx, trachea, and bronchi c. nose, oral cavity, larynx and trachea d. nose, oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, and trachea ANS: A Feedback A The nose, oral cavity, and pharynx are the primary structures that compose the upper airway B The trachea and bronchi and subglottic portion of the larynx ...

LAB 3: BIOD 151 Portage Learning Final Exam: (2023/2024) | Graded A| Questions and Verified Answers Question 1 2.5 / 2.5 pts Which portion of the pharynx is located above the structure pictured above? Your Answer: Soft pallet - posterior region of the pallet that is made up of muscle tissue, which helps food to go down the GI tract. The nasopharynx is located above the soft palate which is pictured above. ...

DAANCE PRACTICE TEST EXAM 2023/2024 The "T" wave on an ECG tracing is evidence of what change in polarization? - CORRECT ANSWER-Repolarization of the ventricles What anatomical structure located at the top of the larynx closes the airway and prevents foreign bodies from entering the trachea? - CORRECT ANSWER-The epiglottis Which structure is most likely to cause obstruction of the airway when an anesthetized patient is lying in a supine position? - CORRECT ANSWER-The tongue What i...

Exam 2: PRN1409/ PRN 1409 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Client-Centered Care III Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Rasmussen Q: Things to watch for after a tonsillectomy that require immediate intervention? Answer: Frequent coughing Frequent swallowing Due to bleeding, can compromise breathing Q: What types of food/drink should not be given to a tonsillectomy patient-SATA Answer: Jello- not red, can be confused for blood Pudding Popsicle ...

From the atmosphere, what structures does air pass through during ventilation? - Answer- Starts in atmosphere, then nose, nasopharyngeal space/orophargyneal space (if mouth breather), then pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli What is the purpose of the nasal passages and nasopharynx? - Answer- To warm/humidify air as it passes through What is the difference between respiration and ventilation? - Answer- Respiration refers to the exchange of gases in the alveoli, ventilat...

During induction, what physiologic responses are most likely to occur during Stage II of general anesthesia? A. Loss of voluntary responses B. Laryngospasm, vomiting, or cardiac arrest C. Respiratory and circulatory failure - verified answer; B. Laryngospasm, vomiting, or cardiac arrest Which statement accurately demonstrates confirmation when communicating with a patient and family? A. "The information you tell me today will be shared with other healthcare team members." B. "Would yo...

Chapter 1: The Airways and Alveoli Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following structures is responsible for substantially increasing the surface area of the nasal cavity? a. Nasal septum b. Nares c. Turbinates d. Nasal fossae ANS: C The convoluted design of the turbinates greatly increases the surface area of the nasal cavity. DIF: Recall REF: 4 2. What type of epithelium covers the posterior two-thirds of the nasal mucosa? a. Squamous b. Squamous, nonciliated c. Pseudost...

EMT FINAL-JB Learning Exam (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | Grade A Q: CPAP is indicated for patients who: Answer: have pulmonary edema and can follow verbal commands. Q: When the body senses a state of hypoperfusion, the sympathetic nervous system releases epinephrine, the effects of which include: Answer: tachycardia Q: Which of the following is MOST characteristic of adequate breathing? Choose one answer. A. 24 breaths/m...

The T-wave on a cardiac monitor tracing is evidence of what change in polarization? - Repolarization of the ventricles What anatomical structure located at the top of the larynx closes the airway and prevents foreign bodies from entering the trachea - Epiglottis Which of the following structures is most likely to cause obstruction of the airway when an anesthetized patient is lying in a supine position - Tongue Blood is pumped to the lungs from the heart through which of the following vess...