#1
Which of the following is NOT a common indication for intubation?
Respiratory failure
Airway protection
Hemodynamic instability
Conscious sedation
#2
What is the primary purpose of endotracheal intubation?
To secure the airway
To provide oxygen therapy
To monitor respiratory rate
To administer medication
#3
What is the term for the process of inserting an endotracheal tube through the mouth?
Nasotracheal intubation
Oral intubation
Tracheostomy
Laryngoscopy
#4
Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of endotracheal intubation?
Hypotension
Pneumothorax
Hemoptysis
Bradycardia
#5
Which of the following structures is NOT part of the upper airway?
Pharynx
Trachea
Larynx
Nasopharynx
#6
What is the Mallampati classification used for in airway assessment?
To assess lung compliance
To predict difficult intubation
To measure oxygen saturation
To evaluate chest wall movement
#7
Which of the following is a landmark used to guide endotracheal tube placement?
Adam's apple (thyroid cartilage)
Clavicle
Rib cage
Hip bone (iliac crest)
#8
What is the recommended cuff pressure range for an endotracheal tube?
10-20 mmHg
20-30 mmHg
30-40 mmHg
40-50 mmHg
#9
What is the primary goal of rapid sequence intubation (RSI)?
To ensure patient comfort
To minimize sedation
To prevent aspiration
To secure the airway quickly
#10
Which of the following muscles is NOT involved in the process of intubation?
Masseter
Sternocleidomastoid
Trapezius
Digastric
#11
Which of the following is a potential complication of endotracheal intubation?
Hypoxemia
Hypernatremia
Hypertension
Hyperkalemia
#12
Which type of intubation device is commonly used for difficult airways?
Rigid bronchoscope
Laryngeal mask airway (LMA)
Oral airway
Nasal cannula
#13
Which of the following is a common technique to confirm endotracheal tube placement?
Ultrasound
Chest X-ray
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Capnography
#14
What is the primary reason for using a bougie during intubation?
To confirm endotracheal tube placement
To guide the endotracheal tube into the trachea
To maintain oxygenation during the procedure
To administer medications
#15
Which of the following is a contraindication for endotracheal intubation?
Respiratory failure
Airway protection
Facial trauma with unstable cervical spine
Severe hypoxemia
#16
In which situation is a cricothyrotomy preferred over endotracheal intubation?
During elective surgery
When the patient is in cardiac arrest
When the patient has a full stomach
In cases of upper airway obstruction