Airway Management Quiz

What is another term commonly used for the 'Guedel airway'?

• Nasopharyngeal airway

• Laryngeal mask airway

• Oropharyngeal airway

• Endotracheal tube

In which situation is a Guedel airway typically used?

• Conscious patients

• Patients with jaw fractures

• Unconscious patients

• Patients with nasal obstructions

Which of the following is an advantage of the Guedel airway?

• Suitable for semi-conscious patients

• Easily tolerated by all patients

• Simple and easy to use

• Used in conscious patients

What is a key disadvantage of the Guedel airway?

• May cause epistaxis

• Incorrect sizing may cause obstruction

• Suitable only for obese patients

• Cannot be used with oxygen masks

How is the nasopharyngeal airway inserted?

• Upside down in adults

• Directly into the esophagus

• Gently into the nostril with lubrication

• Through a surgical incision

What is the contraindication for using a nasopharyngeal airway?

• Head trauma

• Basal skull fracture

• Unconsciousness

• Blood clotting disorders

Which device is commonly used to prevent patients from biting down on an endotracheal tube?

• Guedel airway

• Nasopharyngeal airway

• Bite block

• Face mask

What is the advantage of the LMA Classic?

• Provides a reliable airway in fasted patients

• Can be used in patients with gastro-esophageal reflux

• Has a reinforced airway tube for flexibility

• Suitable for high-pressure ventilation

Which of the following devices allows blind insertion and ventilation regardless of placement?

• LMA Proseal

• i-gel

• Oesophageal/tracheal tubes

• LMA Classic

How does the Ravussin needle function?

• It is used for blind intubation

• It is used for jet ventilation

• It delivers high-flow nasal oxygen

• It inflates the esophageal cuff