Question 1

Which of the following statements describe the laryngeal mask airway (LMA)?

Accepted Answer

A) The LMA should be used only with conscious patients. 
B) The potential for aspiration is lower than with translaryngeal intubation. 
C) The LMA is a good alternative as an emergency airway when positive-pressure ventilation is needed. 
D) The LMA is placed into the larynx immediately above the epiglottis. 
A) The LMA should be used only with conscious patients. 
B) The potential for aspiration is lower than with translaryngeal intubation. 
C) The LMA is a good alternative as an emergency airway when positive-pressure ventilation is needed. 
D) The LMA is placed into the larynx immediately above the epiglottis.

Question 2

Which of the following techniques should be considered when intubating neonates with Pierre Robin syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) Nasotracheal intubation 
B) Routine orotracheal intubation 
C) Fiberoptic laryngoscopy 
D) Finger intubation of the trachea 
A) Nasotracheal intubation 
B) Routine orotracheal intubation 
C) Fiberoptic laryngoscopy 
D) Finger intubation of the trachea

Question 3

Prolonged exposure to increased tracheostomy cuff pressure may cause which of the following disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) Tracheomegaly 
B) Tracheomalacia 
C) Tracheal granulomatosis 
D) Tracheal bleeding 
A) Tracheomegaly 
B) Tracheomalacia 
C) Tracheal granulomatosis 
D) Tracheal bleeding

Question 4

The therapist is about to perform endotracheal intubation on a 2-year-old infant.What size endotracheal tube needs to be used?

Accepted Answer

A) 3.5 mm I.D. 
B) 4.0 mm I.D. 
C) 4.5 mm I.D. 
D) 5.0 mm I.D. 
A) 3.5 mm I.D. 
B) 4.0 mm I.D. 
C) 4.5 mm I.D. 
D) 5.0 mm I.D.

Question 5

Which of the following labeled structures identifies the vocal cords?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D

Exam 13: Airway Management

Which of the following statements describe the laryngeal mask airway (LMA)?

Which of the following techniques should be considered when intubating neonates with Pierre Robin syndrome?

Prolonged exposure to increased tracheostomy cuff pressure may cause which of the following disorders?

The therapist is about to perform endotracheal intubation on a 2-year-old infant.What size endotracheal tube needs to be used?

Which of the following labeled structures identifies the vocal cords?

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