Airway Management Pre-
Test Questions &
Answers
A nurse is suctioning a patient's airway using in-line suctioning. When using this method, it is
appropriate for the nurse to? - ANSWERSreuse the catheter repeatedly
A nurse is preparing to suction secretions from the mouth of a patient who has dysphagia.
Which of the following is the appropriate suction device or method for the nurse to use? -
ANSWERSYankauer catheter
A nurse is performing chest physiotherapy for a patient who needs help mobilizing and
expectorating thick pulmonary secretions. To increase the turbulence of the air the patient
exhales, the nurse should use which of the following techniques? - ANSWERSVibration is used
during or after percussion to increase the turbulence of exhaled air and loosen secretions.
A nurse is preparing to perform endotracheal (ET) tube care and plans to use tape to secure the
tube. Which of the following is an appropriate preparatory action for this procedure? -
ANSWERShave a tincture of benzoin ready to apply to the patients face. (benzoin will help
protect the patient's skin so it will stick better)
A nurse is caring for a patient who sustained trauma to his head and neck and will require long-
term airway support. Which of the following devices will be required for home health care for
this patient? - ANSWERSTracheostomy tube
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a tracheostomy tube in place. During tracheostomy care,
which of the following should the nurse place underneath the flanges of the outer cannula? -
ANSWERSCommercially prepared fenestrated dressing.
Test Questions &
Answers
A nurse is suctioning a patient's airway using in-line suctioning. When using this method, it is
appropriate for the nurse to? - ANSWERSreuse the catheter repeatedly
A nurse is preparing to suction secretions from the mouth of a patient who has dysphagia.
Which of the following is the appropriate suction device or method for the nurse to use? -
ANSWERSYankauer catheter
A nurse is performing chest physiotherapy for a patient who needs help mobilizing and
expectorating thick pulmonary secretions. To increase the turbulence of the air the patient
exhales, the nurse should use which of the following techniques? - ANSWERSVibration is used
during or after percussion to increase the turbulence of exhaled air and loosen secretions.
A nurse is preparing to perform endotracheal (ET) tube care and plans to use tape to secure the
tube. Which of the following is an appropriate preparatory action for this procedure? -
ANSWERShave a tincture of benzoin ready to apply to the patients face. (benzoin will help
protect the patient's skin so it will stick better)
A nurse is caring for a patient who sustained trauma to his head and neck and will require long-
term airway support. Which of the following devices will be required for home health care for
this patient? - ANSWERSTracheostomy tube
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a tracheostomy tube in place. During tracheostomy care,
which of the following should the nurse place underneath the flanges of the outer cannula? -
ANSWERSCommercially prepared fenestrated dressing.
