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Which of the following best describes when you should perform a scene size-up?

A squeaking or whistling sound that can usually be auscultated during the exhalation phase is known as:

The ____________________ is the most superior part of the airway.

A squeaking or whistling sound that can usually be auscultated during the exhalation phase is known as:

The ____________________ is the most superior part of the airway.

While monitoring the waveform capnography of your patient that is intubated you notice a notch begin to appear on the respiratory plateau.  This notch usually appears when neuromuscular blockers begin to subside – what is this notch called?

While monitoring the waveform capnography of your patient that is intubated you notice a notch begin to appear on the respiratory plateau.  This notch usually appears when neuromuscular blockers begin to subside – what is this notch called?

Room air contains approximately what percentage of oxygen?

Carbon dioxide is transported from the cells to the lungs in one of three ways.  Please list them below in the order from most to least common:

_______________ devices are inserted blindly into the airway to facilitate oxygenation and ventilation via a self-inflating bag or transport ventilator, but do not enter the glottis.