NUR353 Worksheet Q's

Question 1

Describe Primary Survey

Answer 1

The Primary Survey is a quick way for you to find out if someone has any injuries or conditions which are life-threatening. If you follow each step methodically, you can identify each life-threatening condition and deal with it in order of priority

Question 2

Indications for an oral adjunct airway (guedel)

Answer 2

Oral airway - rx for airway obstruction due to relaxation of the upper airway muscles or blockage of the airway by the tongue. Used when the patient is unconscious.

Question 3

Indications for a nasopharyngeal airway

Answer 3

Pt is drunk
altered level of consciousness
severe sleep apnoea
snoring
a patient with a clenched jaw
patients needing frequent nasal/tracheal suctioning.  Better tolerated by the patient.  Never used a nasopharyngeal tube when the patient has a deviated nasal septum, epistaxis or nasal polyps.