Question 1

The area between the vocal cords where air passes is called the

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A)   cricoid cartilage.
B)   glottis.
C)   epiglottis.
D)   vestibular foldE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

You assess your patient and find that she is having trouble breathing, is unable to cough and is displaying cyanosis. She has a __________ airway obstruction.

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A)   nonexistent
B)   minor
C)   severe
D)   moderateE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Your patient is unresponsive and has a gag reflex. You could use any of the following techniques to try to clear an upper airway obstruction EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   head tilt-chin lift.
B)   blind finger sweep.
C)   back slap.
D)   abdominal thrust.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

When using the Crossed-Finger technique to clear a patient's airway, you should

Accepted Answer

A)   use the index finger of each hand.
B)   cross the thumb and first two fingers of one hand.
C)   cross the thumb and forefinger of one hand.
D)   use both of your thumbs.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

The piece of cartilage that protects the lower airway from aspiration is the

Accepted Answer

A)   thyroid cartilage.
B)   epiglottis.
C)   cricoid cartilage.
D)   esophagus.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 12: Airway Management

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The area between the vocal cords where air passes is called the

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Your patient is unresponsive and has a gag reflex. You could use any of the following techniques to try to clear an upper airway obstruction EXCEPT

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You assess your patient and find that she is having trouble breathing, is unable to cough and is displaying cyanosis. She has a __________ airway obstruction.

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When using the Crossed-Finger technique to clear a patient's airway, you should

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The piece of cartilage that protects the lower airway from aspiration is the

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The area between the vocal cords where air passes is called the

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Your patient is unresponsive and has a gag reflex. You could use any of the following techniques to try to clear an upper airway obstruction EXCEPT

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You assess your patient and find that she is having trouble breathing, is unable to cough and is displaying cyanosis. She has a __________ airway obstruction.

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When using the Crossed-Finger technique to clear a patient's airway, you should

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