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ATO Exam preparationWhat is the normal ventilation rate in a healthy person? - answer10-12 breaths per
minute
What is the ventilation rate for a COPD patient (Chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease)? - answer4-6 breaths per minute
What is normal respiration rate of a healthy patient? - answer10-15 breaths per minute
What is the normal Heart rate for a healthy patient? - answer60-90 beats per minute
5 moments of hand hygiene? - answer1.Before patient contact
2.Before a clean aseptic procedure
3.After a procedure or body fluid exposure risk
4.After touching the patient
5. After touching the patients belongings or space.
What is the normal blood pressure (BP systolic) of a healthy patient? - answer100-
140mmhg
What is the normal SpO2 range of healthy patient? - answer94-98%
What is the SpO2 range for COPD patient (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)? -
answer88-92%
What is the oxygen flow rate for nasal prongs? - answer1-4L per minute
24-35% O2 [extra info]
What is the oxygen flow rate of Hudson therapy mask? - answer5-8L per minute
40-60% O2 [extra info]
What is the oxygen flow rate for non-rebreather? - answer10-15L per minute
60-100% O2 [extra info]
What is the oxygen flow rate for bag valve mask (BVM)? - answer15L per minute
95-100% O2 [extra info]
What is the normal temperature range for a healthy patient? - answer35.5-37.5c
How do you measure Oral pharangeal airway (OPA)? - answerMiddle of the lips to the
angle of the jaw
, How do you measure nasal pharangeal airway (NPA)? - answerCorner of the nostril to
the bottom of the earlobe.
How do you insert OPA adult? - answer1/3 turn, 1/3 turn, 1/3 turn. Insert the opposite
side when it is fully inserted.
How do you insert OPA paediatric? - answerInsert without turning due to the soft pallet.
What is the contraindication OPA? - answerGag reflex
oral trauma
paediatrics under 6 insert without rotation
What is the double airway manoeuvre? - answerChin lift, jaw thrust
What is the triple airway manoeuvre? - answerHead tilt, jaw thrust, chin lift
What is the OPA used for? - answerTo maintain the airway of an unconscious patient
using basic airway adjunct.
What is the contraindication for NPA? - answerSignificant nasal or mid-face trauma
epistaxis (nose bleed)
What is the grip used for BVM? - answerAnaesthetic grip
What is the use of oxygen? - answerOxygen is a treatment for hypoxaemia and has not
been shown to have any effect on breathlessness in a non-hypoaemic patient
Keep vein open (KVO)? - answer20 drops per minute
6 medication rights? - answerRight patient
right medication
right dose
right time
right route
right documentation
What is the acronym TREND? - answerTime (administration)
Route (of administration)
Effect (of medication)
Name (of medication)
Dose (administered)
How much do you squeeze the BVM bag? - answer1/3 of the bag
How full can the suction jar be filled? - answer2/3 of the way full
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