#1
What is the primary purpose of airway management in emergency medical care?
To control bleeding
To administer medication
To maintain a clear airway
To immobilize fractures
#2
Which of the following is a common sign of airway obstruction?
Decreased heart rate
Normal breathing
Stridor
Pink, warm skin
#3
Which of the following is a common indication for the use of a bag-valve-mask (BVM) device in airway management?
Hypotension
Severe pain
Respiratory distress
Hypoglycemia
#4
In which situation would a nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) be contraindicated?
Suspected skull fracture
Foreign body airway obstruction
Conscious patient with intact gag reflex
Facial trauma
#5
What is the recommended position for a patient during airway suctioning?
Supine position
Head-down position
Semi-Fowler's position
Trendelenburg position
#6
Which of the following is a characteristic of stridor?
Low-pitched, snoring sound
Musical, high-pitched sound
Crackling sound
Wheezing sound
#7
What is the preferred method for opening the airway of an unconscious person?
Head tilt-chin lift maneuver
Jaw thrust maneuver
Cricoid pressure
Hyperextension of the neck
#8
Which of the following devices is commonly used to maintain an open airway in patients with suspected cervical spine injuries?
Oral airway (Oropharyngeal airway)
Nasal airway (Nasopharyngeal airway)
Esophageal obturator airway (EOA)
Tracheostomy tube
#9
What is the purpose of a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) in airway management?
To secure an endotracheal tube
To facilitate bag-valve-mask ventilation
To provide a route for suctioning
To stabilize the cervical spine
#10
Which of the following is a potential complication of endotracheal intubation?
Decreased intracranial pressure
Hypoxemia
Decreased gastric distention
Reduced risk of aspiration
#11
What is the primary function of the epiglottis during swallowing?
To close off the trachea
To facilitate vocalization
To protect the airway
To regulate airflow
#12
Which of the following is a potential complication of prolonged bag-valve-mask (BVM) ventilation?
Hypercapnia
Hypotension
Hyperventilation
Hypothermia
#13
What is the primary purpose of a cricothyrotomy in emergency airway management?
To establish a surgical airway
To insert an endotracheal tube
To perform a tracheostomy
To administer oxygen therapy
#14
What is the purpose of cricoid pressure during rapid sequence intubation?
To facilitate insertion of the endotracheal tube
To prevent regurgitation and aspiration
To reduce the risk of laryngospasm
To stabilize the cervical spine
#15
What is the primary advantage of using a supraglottic airway device over endotracheal intubation in certain situations?
Lower risk of aspiration
Ease of insertion
Better protection of the airway
Reduced risk of laryngospasm
#16
Which of the following is a potential complication of endotracheal intubation in patients with head injuries?
Increased intracranial pressure
Improved cerebral perfusion
Reduced risk of aspiration
Enhanced neurological recovery
#17
Which of the following is a potential complication of using a nasopharyngeal airway (NPA)?
Laryngospasm
Oropharyngeal trauma
Hypopharyngeal perforation
Esophageal intubation