EMT Module 3 MIDTERM Exam| Reviewed Questions and Answers 2025
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EMT Module 3 MIDTERM Exam|
Reviewed Questions and Answers 2025
When managing a patient's airway as a single EMT, which technique is most effective for
providing ventilations?
A. Mouth-to-mask technique with a one-way valve
B. Bag-mask ventilation
C. Nasopharyngeal airway insertion
D. ...
EMT Module 3 MIDTERM Exam|
Reviewed Questions and Answers 2025
When managing a patient's airway as a single EMT, which technique is most effective for
providing ventilations?
A. Mouth-to-mask technique with a one-way valve
B. Bag-mask ventilation
C. Nasopharyngeal airway insertion
D. Cricothyrotomy
What should an EMT do if they are unable to achieve effective ventilations using a bag-mask
device?
A. Administer high-flow oxygen
B. Begin ventilations using the mouth-to-mask technique
C. Attempt intubation
D. Increase the volume of air delivered with each squeeze
Which of the following is a characteristic of Cheyne-Stokes respirations?
A. Rapid and shallow breathing with no periods of apnea
B. Slow, irregular breathing with long pauses
C. Periods of deep breathing followed by periods of apnea
D. Increasing rate and depth of breathing followed by periods of apnea
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,In which scenario would you most likely need to insert an oropharyngeal airway?
A. A conscious patient who is complaining of chest pain
B. A patient who is semi-conscious and breathing normally
C. A 40-year-old unconscious patient with slow, shallow respirations
D. A patient with a clear and patent airway
Which airway management technique is recommended for a patient with a suspected cervical
spine injury and adequate respiratory effort?
A. Bag-mask ventilation
B. Jaw-thrust maneuver
C. Head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver
D. Supraglottic airway insertion
What is the most common indication for using a nasopharyngeal airway?
A. Severe facial trauma
B. Unconscious patients with a gag reflex
C. Conscious patients with an intact gag reflex
D. Patients with suspected cervical spine injury
If a patient is unconscious and breathing inadequately, what is the priority intervention?
A. Administer high-flow oxygen
B. Perform rapid transport
C. Ensure the airway is clear and initiate positive pressure ventilation
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, D. Insert an oropharyngeal airway
When performing mouth-to-mask ventilation, which feature of the mask is essential for proper
technique?
A. Soft rubber edges for patient comfort
B. An integrated oxygen reservoir
C. A one-way valve to prevent exhaled air from entering the rescuer’s mouth
D. A clear plastic design to visualize the airway
What is the best initial method of providing ventilations for an apneic patient?
A. Bag-mask ventilation with oxygen
B. Mouth-to-nose technique
C. Mouth-to-mask technique with a one-way valve
D. Positive pressure ventilation via a tracheostomy
Which of the following is an appropriate response if a patient’s airway becomes obstructed
during ventilations with a bag-mask device?
A. Attempt to reposition the airway by tilting the head
B. Increase the pressure during ventilation
C. Switch to mouth-to-mask ventilation
D. Administer a higher flow of oxygen
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