Airway Management- Module 1 Exam
Questions and Answers
Conditions that require airway management - Answer-airway compromise
respiratory failure
need to protect the airway
Which conditions indicate inability to protect the airway? - Answer-risk for aspiration
coma
lack of gag reflex
inability to cough
Purpose of a nasal airway - Answer-suctioning
Standard size for ETT - Answer-male- 8.0
female- 7.0
Standard size for adapters on ETT - Answer-15 mm
What is the purpose of a Murphy's eye on an ETT? - Answer-to ensure gas flow if the main port
becomes obstructed
, What is the purpose of a cuff on artificial airways? - Answer-to prevent aspiration by sealing off the
lower airway
What is the purpose of a pilot balloon on ETT and trachs? - Answer-to prevent overinflation of the cuff
Proper placement of ETT above the carina? - Answer-3-5 cm
Procedure of choice for a tracheal airway in an emergency - Answer-intubation
Intubation equipment - Answer--oxygen flowmeter and tubing
-suction apparatus
-flexible sterile suction catheters
-sterile gloves
-yankauer
-manual resuscitation bag and mask
-colorimetric carbon dioxide detector
-oropharyngeal airways
-layrngoscope with assorted blades
-ETTs (3 appropriate sizes)
-tongue depressor
-stylet
-stethoscope
-tape or tube holder
-10/12 ml syringe
-lubricating gel
-Magill forceps
Questions and Answers
Conditions that require airway management - Answer-airway compromise
respiratory failure
need to protect the airway
Which conditions indicate inability to protect the airway? - Answer-risk for aspiration
coma
lack of gag reflex
inability to cough
Purpose of a nasal airway - Answer-suctioning
Standard size for ETT - Answer-male- 8.0
female- 7.0
Standard size for adapters on ETT - Answer-15 mm
What is the purpose of a Murphy's eye on an ETT? - Answer-to ensure gas flow if the main port
becomes obstructed
, What is the purpose of a cuff on artificial airways? - Answer-to prevent aspiration by sealing off the
lower airway
What is the purpose of a pilot balloon on ETT and trachs? - Answer-to prevent overinflation of the cuff
Proper placement of ETT above the carina? - Answer-3-5 cm
Procedure of choice for a tracheal airway in an emergency - Answer-intubation
Intubation equipment - Answer--oxygen flowmeter and tubing
-suction apparatus
-flexible sterile suction catheters
-sterile gloves
-yankauer
-manual resuscitation bag and mask
-colorimetric carbon dioxide detector
-oropharyngeal airways
-layrngoscope with assorted blades
-ETTs (3 appropriate sizes)
-tongue depressor
-stylet
-stethoscope
-tape or tube holder
-10/12 ml syringe
-lubricating gel
-Magill forceps