OFA Respiratory Emergencies & Airway Management

Question 1

Which airway-opening technique is recommended for an unresponsive adult when NO spinal injury is suspected?

Accepted Answer

Head-tilt chin-lift

Answer

Jaw thrust maneuver

Answer

Chin-lift only

Answer

Finger sweep

Question 2

What is the normal resting respiratory rate for an adult?

Accepted Answer

12–20 breaths per minute

Answer

6–10 breaths per minute

Answer

22–28 breaths per minute

Answer

30–40 breaths per minute

Question 3

When a spinal injury is suspected in an unconscious worker, which airway technique should the first aider use?

Accepted Answer

Jaw thrust maneuver

Answer

Head-tilt chin-lift

Answer

Neck hyperextension

Answer

Nasopharyngeal airway insertion

Question 4

Which sign is most consistent with a COMPLETE airway obstruction?

Accepted Answer

Unable to speak, cough, or breathe

Answer

Audible snoring sounds

Answer

Forceful, productive cough

Answer

Rapid, noisy breathing

Question 5

Which breath sound indicates a partial UPPER airway obstruction?

Accepted Answer

Stridor

Answer

Wheezing

Answer

Gurgling

Answer

Crackling

Question 6

The 'look, listen, and feel' assessment technique is used to evaluate which patient parameter?

Accepted Answer

Presence and adequacy of breathing

Answer

Adequacy of circulation

Answer

Level of consciousness

Answer

Skin color and temperature

Question 7

A worker is unconscious and breathing with a gurgling sound. What does this most likely indicate?

Accepted Answer

Fluid or secretions partially blocking the airway

Answer

Normal snoring

Answer

Bronchospasm in the lower airways

Answer

Complete airway obstruction