AEMT Ch 8 MyBrady Questions and

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AEMT Ch 8 MyBrady Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

What is the primary purpose of using a bag-valve mask (BVM) device?

• Deliver oral medications
• Suction the airway

✔✔C. Provide positive pressure ventilation

• Administer nebulized treatment

Which of the following is a clear sign of inadequate breathing?

• Respiratory rate of 14 with clear lung sounds
• Alertness and speaking full sentences

✔✔C. Use of accessory muscles and cyanosis

• Pink skin and strong radial pulse

An oropharyngeal airway is indicated when the patient:

• Is fully alert and breathing well

✔✔B. Is unresponsive with no gag reflex 1 / 3

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• Is vomiting and needs suctioning
• Has a partial airway obstruction

Which airway device is appropriate for a conscious patient needing airway support?

• Oropharyngeal airway

✔✔B. Nasopharyngeal airway

• Endotracheal tube
• Supraglottic airway

What is the most reliable way to confirm adequate ventilation using a BVM?

• Listening for breath sounds alone
• Observing chest wall retractions

✔✔C. Watching for visible chest rise and fall

• Measuring capillary refill

Which oxygen delivery method provides the highest concentration of oxygen?✔✔A. Nonrebreather mask

• Nasal cannula 2 / 3

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• Simple face mask
• Venturi mask

What is the first step before suctioning a patient’s airway?

• Insert the catheter blindly

✔✔B. Pre-oxygenate the patient

• Administer a beta-agonist
• Remove the oropharyngeal airway

Which is the most appropriate action if a patient is gurgling and semi-conscious?

• Place in a recovery position
• Begin chest compressions

✔✔C. Suction the airway immediately

• Apply a nonrebreather mask

What is the purpose of a jaw-thrust maneuver?✔✔A. Open the airway without moving the cervical spine

• Stop bleeding from the mouth
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