Airway Management Test Flashcards
Which of the following terms best describes the collapsed alveoli commonly seen in COPD patients?
A) Pneumothorax
B) Hemoptysis
C) Atelectasis
D) Surfactant
Atelectasis
What is the correct sized LMA for a 20 year old patient who weights 55kg?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
B) 4
How do you size a LMA?
3 - >30kg
4 - Normal adult
5 - Large adult
What is the correctly sized King LT for a 50 year old patient who is 6’ 1’’ tall, and weights 180lbs?
A) Purple
B) Red
C) Yellow
D) Blue
A) Purple
How do you measure a King LT?
3 - Yellow - 4-5 feet
4 - Red - 5-6 feet
5 - Purple - >6 feet
What is the correctly sized King LT for a 16 year old patient who is 5’ 2’’ tall, weights 110lbs?
A) Purple
B) Red
C) Yellow
D) Blue
B) Red
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the use of capnography to monitor ETCO2?
A) It only provides a numerical value
B) It only measures the waveform analysis
C) It provides both a waveform analysis and a numerical value
D) It uses a purple and yellow colormeter
C) It provides both a waveform analysis and a numerical value
What is the approximate volume of air in an infant BVM?
A) 150-250mL
B) 250-350mL
C) 350-450mL
D) 450-550mL
A) 150-250mL
Which one of the following is NOT a contraindication of nasopharyngeal suctioning?
A) Hemophilia
B) Basal skull fracture
C) Polycythemia
D) Acute Asthmaticus
C) Polycythemia
Which one of the following is NOT an indication for nasopharyngeal suctioning?
A) Cyanosis
B) Upper airway obstruction
C) Visible substances in the Pharynx
D) Noisy respirations
B) Upper airway obstruction
Which of the following is NOT a precaution when suctioning a patient?
A) Decreased sympathetic tone
B) Stimulation of the gag reflex
C) Vagal stimulation
D) Coughing, which may cause increased ICP
A) Decreased sympathetic tone
What is the % of air being delivered to a patient using a BVM that is hooked to oxygen without the reservoir bag?
A) 90-100
B) 60-90
C) 40-60
D) 21
C) 40-60%
What is the correct flow rate and % of a simple face mask?
A) 6-10 LPM, 40-60%
B) 6-10 LPM, 25-45%
C) 10-15 LPM, 60-90%
D) 10-15 LPM, 40-60%
A) 6-10 LPM, 40-60%
Tidal volume is best describes as?
A) The amount of air that reaches the alveoli
B) The amount of air that does not contribute to dead air space
C) The amount of air inhaled and exhaled in 1 minute
D) The amount of air inhaled and exhaled in 1 ventilation
D) The amount of air inhaled and exhaled in 1 ventilation
Contraindications for an LMA include all, except?
A) Intact gag reflex
B) Lower respiratory tract infection
C) Esophageal varices
D) Ingestion of caustic substance
B) Lower respiratory tract infection
What size syringe is used to inflate a King LT?
A) 3
B) 10
C) 20
D) 60
D) 60
Which of the following is the most commonly used suction catheters in the prehospital setting?
A) Yaunker
B) French
C) Whistle
D) V-Vae
A) Yaunker
How should you measure a suction catheter prior to suctioning the oropharynx?
A) Measure the same as an OPA
B) Measure the same as a NPA
C) Measure from the tip of the nostril to the corner of the mouth
D) Sizing does not matter
A) Measure the same as an OPA
The additional amount that can be breathed out by force after a normal exhalation?
Expiratory reserve volume
The volume of air can be expelled from the lungs by maximum exhalation after maximum inhalation?
Vital capacity
The exchange of air between the atmosphere and the alveoli?
Pulmonary ventilation
The amount of air remaining in the lungs after normal exhalation?
Functional residual capacity
Adult BVM stores how many mL or air?
1000-1600mL
Child BVM stores how many mL of air?
500-700mL
