E2 - Airway Equipment Pre-Test

Question 1

When placing a left-sided double-lumen tube which of the following is TRUE?

A. The average length from the left upper bronchus to the carina is 3cm.

B. The tip of the bronchial lumen should enter the right upper lobe bronchus.

C. The bronchial cuff is positioned just below the carina.

D. A bronchial blocker should be placed to isolate the left upper lobe.

Answer 1

C. The bronchial cuff is positioned just below the carina.

The blue bronchial cuff is just below the carina in the appropriate bronchus

Question 2

Select the disadvantage that can result from the use of an LMA.

A. gastric deflation
B. Increase tracheal seal pressure
C. Longer time for placement
D. pulmonary aspiration

Answer 2

D. Pulmonary aspiration

Decreased protection for pulmonary aspiration

Question 3

Which airway device would be recommended for a procedure to remove a neck tumor? (Select 2.)

A. Endotracheal tube with a bronchial blocker.
B. RAE endotracheal tube
C. Spiral-embedded endotracheal tube
D. Double-lumen endotracheal tube

Answer 3

B. RAE endotracheal tube
C. Spiral-embedded endotracheal tube

Question 4

Which factors help determine the resistance to breathing that results from the use of an endotracheal tube? (Select 2.)

A. Internal diameter of the tube
B. Length of the tube
C. Type of anesthetic gas administered
D. Concentration of gas

Answer 4

A. Internal diameter of the tube
B. Length of the tube

Question 5

Select three predictors of difficult mask ventilation. (Select 3).

A. Truncal hirsutism
B. Over 55 years of age
C. Male
D. Over 45 years of age
E. Endentulous
F. Female

Answer 5

B. Over 55 years of age
C. Male
E. Endentulous

Question 6

Which items are suggested to facilitate a nasal intubation? (Select 2).

A. Oropharyngeal airway
B. Vasocontricting local anesthetic
C. Nasopharyngeal airway
D. Vasodilating local anesthetic

Answer 6

B. Vasocontricting local anesthetic
C. Nasopharyngeal airway

Question 7

Which method of confirmation is the BEST way to ensure proper positioning of the bronchial cuff on a double-lumen tube?

A. CXR
B. ETCO2
C. Fiberoptic examination
D. Oxygen concentration

Answer 7

C. Fiberoptic examination

Question 8

Which of the following statements are true regarding the Oral Airway? (Select 2).

A. It increases the work of respiration when used in conjunction with a face mask.

B. It is sized by measuring the mouth to the earlobe.

C. It decreases the work of respiration when used in conjunction with a face mask.

D. It lifts the tongue and epiglottis away from the posterior pharynx.

Answer 8

C. It decreases the work of respiration when used in conjunction with a face mask.

D. It lifts the tongue and epiglottis away from the posterior pharynx.

Question 9

The slanted bevel of an endotracheal tube provides:

A. A view of the larynx
B. A safeguard against esophageal intubation
C. an ETCO2 reading
D. An alternative pathway for gas flow

Answer 9

A. A view of the larynx