Airway Management Module 1 Exam Questions & Answers

Airway Management
Module 1 Exam Questions
& Answers

Conditions that require airway management - ANSWERSairway compromise

respiratory failure

need to protect the airway



Which conditions indicate inability to protect the airway? - ANSWERSrisk for aspiration

coma

lack of gag reflex

inability to cough



Purpose of a nasal airway - ANSWERSsuctioning



Standard size for ETT - ANSWERSmale- 8.0

female- 7.0



Standard size for adapters on ETT - ANSWERS15 mm



What is the purpose of a Murphy's eye on an ETT? - ANSWERSto ensure gas flow if the main
port becomes obstructed



What is the purpose of a cuff on artificial airways? - ANSWERSto prevent aspiration by sealing
off the lower airway

, What is the purpose of a pilot balloon on ETT and trachs? - ANSWERSto prevent overinflation of
the cuff



Proper placement of ETT above the carina? - ANSWERS3-5 cm



Procedure of choice for a tracheal airway in an emergency - ANSWERSintubation



Intubation equipment - ANSWERS-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

-local anesthetic spray