11 - Airway Management (VOCAB)

Question 1

A mechanical device used to help keep the tongue from obstructing the airway; can be either nasal or oral.

Answer 1

Airway adjunct

Question 2

An airway adjunct inserted through the nostril and into the throat to help keep the tongue from obstructing the airway; may be used on a conscious or an unconscious patient.

Answer 2

Nasal (nasopharyngeal) airway (NPA)

Question 3

An airway adjunct inserted through the mouth and into the throat to help keep the tongue from obstructing the airway; used only with unconscious patients.

Answer 3

Oral (oropharyngeal) airway (OPA)