Airway Management Fisdap review

Question 1

Upper Airway

Answer 1

Nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx, larynx

Question 2

Lower airway

Answer 2

Trachea, alveoli, Bronchioles, Bronchi, lungs

Question 3

nasopharynx definition

Answer 3

section of pharynx connecting nasal cavity to soft plate
warm, filter, and humidify

Question 4

oropharynx definition

Answer 4

back of throat pharynx, soft palate, U-shaped hyoid near tongue

Question 5

Laryngopharynx

Answer 5

point of diversion in the throat for air and food

Question 6

larynx

Answer 6

voice box

Question 7

thyroid cartilage

Answer 7

adam’s apple, helps create vibrations for noise

Question 8

Inhalation

Answer 8

-diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract
-the diaphragm moves down slowly enlarging the thoracic cage from top to bottom
-ribs up and out
-pressure in the cavity falls, rushing air into the trachea
-negative pressure breathing

Question 9

exhalation

Answer 9

-diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax
-all dimensions decreased returning to normal resting position