Airway Obstruction - Adult

Question 1

In the (conscious/unconscious) patient, they should be encouraged to cough.

Answer 1

Conscious

Question 2

If a patient is conscious and breathing with an airway obstruction, what medication should be administered?

Answer 2

High Flow oxygen via NRB at 15 LPM

Question 3

A (conscious/unconscious) patient with an airway obstruction should have CPR performed.

Answer 3

Unconscious

Question 4

When should VISUALIZED finger sweeps be performed in the unconscious patient?

Answer 4

When positioning/BVM ventilation is unsuccessful.