#1
Which of the following is NOT a common indication for airway management in emergency medical services?
Hypertension
ExplanationAirway management is typically not indicated for hypertension in EMS.
#2
What is the primary goal of airway management in EMS?
To ensure proper oxygenation and ventilation
ExplanationThe primary aim is to maintain adequate oxygenation and ventilation.
#3
Which airway maneuver is commonly used to open the airway of an unconscious patient?
Head tilt-chin lift
ExplanationThis maneuver helps to lift the tongue away from the back of the throat.
#4
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a properly positioned endotracheal tube (ETT)?
Decreased heart rate
ExplanationA properly placed ETT doesn't cause a decrease in heart rate.
#5
Which of the following is a common complication of endotracheal intubation?
Pneumothorax
ExplanationThis can occur due to inadvertent lung puncture during intubation.
#6
What is the recommended action if a foreign body obstruction is suspected in a conscious choking adult?
Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)
ExplanationAbdominal thrusts help dislodge the obstruction by increasing intra-abdominal pressure.
#7
What is the preferred method for ventilation during bag-mask ventilation in EMS?
Positive-pressure ventilation
ExplanationThis method ensures adequate oxygenation and ventilation.
#8
In difficult airway management, what technique involves passing a tube through the cricothyroid membrane?
Cricothyrotomy
ExplanationThis surgical procedure creates an alternative airway through the cricothyroid membrane.
#9
Which of the following is NOT a type of supraglottic airway device?
Cricothyrotomy tube
ExplanationCricothyrotomy is a surgical procedure, not a supraglottic airway device.
#10
What is the primary advantage of video laryngoscopy over direct laryngoscopy?
Increased success rate in difficult airways
ExplanationVideo laryngoscopy provides better visualization, aiding in difficult intubations.
#11
Which of the following is a common indication for cricothyrotomy in emergency airway management?
Inability to visualize the vocal cords
ExplanationWhen direct visualization is impossible or unsuccessful.
#12
What is the primary purpose of cricothyrotomy?
To create a surgical airway
ExplanationDone when conventional airway management fails.