DAANCE module 5 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

Hypoxia correct answer: Deficiency of oxygen Can result in cardiac dysrhythmia, cardiac arrest, neurologic or brain damage, and ultimately death Will occur more rapidly in children secondary to a diminished respiratory reserve Signs of an airway obstruction and treatment correct answer: choking, gagging, suprasternal notch retraction, labored breathing and rapid pulse initially followed by decreased pulse, respiratory arrest and cardiac arrest TX: 1. 100% O2 2. Trendelenburg position/pack off the surgical site 3. Digital traction of the tongue with gauze, tongue forceps, hemostat or tongue suture 4. Suction oropharynx If the tongue continues to fall back 5. nasopharyngeal airway in conscious/semiconscous patient 6. oropharyngeal airway for unconscous 7. Consider using LMA or other supraglottic airway 8. Endotracheal tube Cricothyrotomy correct answer: Only used when all other methods have failed. Quickest, easiest way for surgical airway Made between the thin cricothyroid membrane b