#1
Which of the following is a basic airway management technique?
Endotracheal intubation
ExplanationSecuring the airway by inserting a tube through the trachea
#2
What is the primary purpose of bag-mask ventilation in airway management?
To provide positive pressure ventilation
ExplanationDelivering positive pressure breaths to support ventilation using a bag-mask device
#3
In the context of airway management, what does the acronym RSI stand for?
Rapid Sequence Intubation
ExplanationSwift intubation process performed under controlled conditions
#4
What is the primary goal of suctioning in airway management?
To remove secretions and maintain airway patency
ExplanationClearing airway of secretions to ensure proper ventilation
#5
What is the purpose of the jaw-thrust maneuver in airway management?
To open the airway without neck movement
ExplanationMaintaining airway patency without manipulating the neck
#6
In which situation would a nasopharyngeal airway be commonly used?
Unconscious patient with suspected cervical spine injury
ExplanationManaging airway in an unconscious patient with potential neck injury
#7
Which of the following is a complication of endotracheal intubation?
Esophageal perforation
ExplanationPotential perforation of the esophagus as a complication of intubation
#8
When is a supraglottic airway device commonly used in airway management?
In cases of upper airway obstruction
ExplanationPlacement in situations where upper airway is obstructed
#9
Which of the following is a potential complication of using a nasopharyngeal airway?
Nasal bleeding
ExplanationPossible complication involving bleeding when using a nasopharyngeal airway
#10
What is the recommended head tilt-chin lift maneuver used for?
To open the airway in an unconscious patient
ExplanationLifting the chin and tilting the head back to ensure a clear airway in an unconscious patient
#11
What is the purpose of cricoid pressure during rapid sequence intubation?
To prevent regurgitation of stomach contents
ExplanationApplying pressure to the cricoid cartilage to prevent gastric regurgitation during intubation
#12
What is the primary advantage of video laryngoscopy over direct laryngoscopy?
Improved visualization of the vocal cords
ExplanationEnhanced visual clarity of the vocal cords during intubation
#13
In which situation would a cricothyrotomy be considered as an airway management technique?
Inability to secure the airway by other means
ExplanationEmergency method when other means of securing the airway fail
#14
What is the primary purpose of the Sellick maneuver during rapid sequence intubation?
To prevent regurgitation of stomach contents
ExplanationPressure applied to cricoid cartilage to prevent gastric regurgitation during intubation