Quiz: Test your knowledge on airway management and capnography

Put your rales, rhonchi and stridor expertise to the test

November 13, 2023 11:55 PM •

Tim Nowak, AAS, BS, NRP, CCEMTP, SPO, MPO, CADS

Whether you are a seasoned paramedic or a new EMT, this quiz is designed to be both informative and engaging.

Welcome to this comprehensive quiz, designed to challenge and assess your knowledge on airway management and monitoring, with a special focus on capnography.

This quiz delves into various aspects of this important topic, from understanding different types of breathing sounds, to identifying conditions based on symptoms, as well as differentiating between various lung conditions and the usage of capnography for advanced airway verification.

Whether you are a seasoned paramedic or a new EMT, this quiz is designed to be both informative and engaging. Each question is followed by a brief explanation, which will help you understand the rationale behind the correct answer and clear any misconceptions.

Remember, the ultimate goal is to enhance your airway management knowledge and skills to provide the best possible care for your patients. Good luck!

Learn more: On-Demand Webinar: Plan C: Navigating the difficult airway with Kelly Grayson

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Tim Nowak, AAS, BS, NRP, CCEMTP, SPO, MPO, CADS

Tim is the founder and CEO of Emergency Medical Solutions, LLC, an EMS training and consulting company that he developed in 2010. He has nearly two decades of experience in the emergency services industry, having worked as a career firefighter, paramedic and critical care paramedic in a variety of urban, suburban, rural and in-hospital environments. His background includes nearly a decade of company officer and chief officer level experience, in addition to training content delivery and program development spanning his entire career. He is experienced in EMS operations, community paramedicine, quality assurance, data management, training, special operations and administration disciplines, and holds credentials as both a supervising and managing paramedic officer.

Tim also has active experience as a columnist and content developer with over 200 published works and over 100 hours of education content available online, and is a social media influencer on LinkedIn within the EMS industry. Connect with him on LinkedIn or at tnowak@emergencymedicalsolutionsllc.com.