Chapter 8

Question 1

Airway

Answer 1

The passageway by which air enters or leaves the body. The structures of the airway are the nose, mouth, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.

Question 2

Bronchoconstriction

Answer 2

The contraction of smooth muscle that lines the bronchial passages that results in a decreased internal diameter of the airway and increased resistance to air flow

Question 3

Gag Reflex

Answer 3

Vomiting or retching that results when something is placed in the back of the pharynx. This is tied to the swallow reflex.

Question 4

Head tilt, chin lift maneuver

Answer 4

A means of correcting blockage of the airway by the tongue by tilting the head back and lifting the chin. Used when no trauma, or injury is suspected.

Question 5

Jaw-thrust maneuver

Answer 5

A means of correcting blockage of the airway by moving the jaw forward without tilting the head or neck. Used when trauma or injury is suspected to open the airway without causing further injury to the spinal cord in the neck.

Question 6

Nasopharyngeal Airway

Answer 6

A flexible breathing tube inserted through the patient’s nostril into the pharynx to help maintain an open airway.

Question 7

Oropharyngeal Airway

Answer 7

A curved device inserted through the patient’s mouth into the pharynx to help maintain an open airway.

Question 8

Patent Airway

Answer 8

An airway that is open and clear and will remain open and clear, without interference to the passage of air into and out of the body.

Question 9

Stridor

Answer 9

A high pitched sound generated from partially obstructed air flow in the upper airway.

Question 10

Suctioning

Answer 10

Use of a vacuum device to remove blood, vomitus, and other secretions or foreign materials from the airway.