EMR Airway Management Mastery (2026 edition)

Which airway maneuver is preferred for opening the airway in a patient with suspected cervical spine injury? A. Head tilt–chin lift B. Chin lift C. Jaw thrust ️️ D. Neck rotation Which device is used to prevent tongue obstruction in an unconscious adult? A. Nasopharyngeal airway B. Oropharyngeal airway ️️ C. Laryngeal mask airway D. Endotracheal tube Which airway adjunct is suitable for semi-conscious patients? A. Oropharyngeal airway B. Nasopharyngeal airway ️️ C. Endotracheal tube D. Laryngeal mask airway Which breathing sound indicates upper airway obstruction? A. Wheeze B. Stridor ️️ C. Crackles D. Normal breath sounds Which airway technique is safest for trauma patients with possible neck injury? A. Chin lift B. Head tilt C. Jaw thrust ️️ D. Hyperextension Which airway device sits above the glottis and does not enter the trachea? A. Endotracheal tube B. Laryngeal mask airway ️️ C. Tracheostomy tube D. Nasal cannula Which method reliably confirms endotracheal tube placement? A. Auscultation only B. Capnography ️️ C. Visual chest rise only D. Pulse palpation Which device is contraindicated in patients with basilar skull fractures? A. Oropharyngeal airway B. Nasopharyngeal airway ️️ C. Endotracheal tube D. Laryngeal mask airway Which position improves airway alignment in obese patients? A. Supine B. Trendelenburg C. Sniffing position ️️ D. Prone Which oxygen device delivers the highest oxygen concentration non-invasively? A. Nasal cannula B. Simple mask C. Non-rebreather mask ️️ D. Venturi mask Which step is prioritized first in airway management? A. Breathing B. Airway ️️ C. Circulation D. Disability Which emergency maneuver is used to relieve choking in a conscious adult? A. Back blows B. Heimlich maneuver ️️ C. Jaw thrust D. Chest compressions only Which airway device passes through the vocal cords into the trachea? A. Endotracheal tube ️️ B. Laryngeal mask airway C. Oropharyngeal airway D. Nasopharyngeal airway Which indicator confirms effective ventilation? A. Chest rise ️️ B. Cyanosis C. Weak pulse D. Silent chest Which airway device is suitable for long-term ventilation? A. Nasal cannula B. Tracheostomy tube ️️ C. Simple face mask D. Oropharyngeal airway Which airway emergency requires immediate intervention? A. Mild cough B. Complete airway obstruction ️️ C. Slight wheeze D. Normal breathing Which airway maneuver protects the airway while minimizing neck movement in trauma? A. Head tilt B. Jaw thrust ️️ C. Chin lift D. Neck rotation Which airway device prevents aspiration in high-risk patients? A. Nasal cannula B. Endotracheal tube ️️ C. Face mask D. Oropharyngeal airway Which breathing pattern indicates airway compromise? A. Labored ️️ B. Calm C. Regular D. Deep Which airway device is preferred when facial trauma prevents oral insertion? A. Surgical airway ️️ B. Nasopharyngeal airway C. Oropharyngeal airway D. Face mask Which airway device uses a cuff to seal the trachea? A. Endotracheal tube ️️ B. Nasal cannula C. Laryngeal mask airway D. Oropharyngeal airway Which sign indicates hypoxia? A. Cyanosis ️️ B. Pink skin C. Normal breathing D. Warm lips Which airway device is easiest to insert in emergencies? A. Laryngeal mask airway ️️ B. Endotracheal tube C. Tracheostomy tube D. Nasal cannula Which complication may occur during intubation?