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What is a tracheostomy?
A. A permanent artificial opening in the trachea.
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What special procedures do you need to use when ventilating a tracheostomy patient?
A. If unable to artificially ventilate, try suction, then artificial ventilation through the nose and mouth; sealing the stoma may improve ability to artificially ventilate from above or may clear obstruction. You need to seal the mouth and nose when air is escaping.
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In addition to a pressure relief valve, what safety features should a flow-restricted oxygen-powered ventilation device have?
A. An audible alarm that sounds whenever the relief-valve pressure is exceeded.
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How should the trigger be positioned on a flow-restricted oxygen-powered ventilation device?
A. In such a way that both hands of the EMT can remain on the mask to hold it in position.
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What type of ventilatory device is contraindicated in children?
A. Oxygen-powered ventilation devices
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What peak flow rate and percent of oxygen should a flow-restricted oxygen-powered ventilation device be capable of delivering?
A. 100% at up to 40 L/min
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At what pressure should the inspiratory pressure relief valve activate on a flow-restricted oxygen-powered ventilation device?
A. 60 cc/water
SIMULATION
What precautions should you take in ventilating a patient with suspected trauma or neck injury?
A. Immobilize the head and neck. Have an assistant immobilize or immobilize between your knees.
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If while ventilating a patient the chest does not rise and fall, what should you do after checking for obstruction?
A. Use alternative method of artificial ventilation, e.g., pocket mask, manually triggered device. If necessary, consider the use of adjuncts such as oral or nasal airways.
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If while ventilating a patient the chest does not rise and fall, what should you do after repositioning the head?
A. If air is escaping from under the mask, reposition fingers and mask.
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