Sample Flashcards
1
Q
The valve that covers the airway to prevent food from entering trachea is the…
A
Epiglottis.
2
Q
Cigarette smokers have an increased risk for which of the following diseases?
A
Emphysema.
3
Q
The most significant adverse reation to meperidine (Demerol) is…
A
Respiratory depression.
4
Q
Pulse oximetry readings provide a measurement of…
A
Hemoglobin saturation.
5
Q
Depressed respirations secondary to administration of narcotics may be effectively reversed with…
A
Naloxone (Narcan).
