Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy Quiz final

What is flexible nasopharyngoscopy also called?

• Fiberoptic nasendoscopy

• Flexible fiberoptic nasopharyngolaryngoscopy

• Flexible nasolaryngoscopy

• All of the above

What are the indications for flexible nasopharyngoscopy?

• Acute airway assessment

• Persistent hoarseness

• Recurrent epistaxis

• All of the above

What is a contraindication for scoping in children?

• Laryngomalacia

• Epiglottitis

• Chronic cough

• Hoarseness

What are some complications of flexible laryngoscopy?

• Sneezing

• Mucosal tearing

• Laryngospasm

• All of the above

What is the size range of the flexible nasopharyngoscope?

• 1.9 mm to 6 mm

• 2 mm to 5 mm

• 1 mm to 7 mm

• 3 mm to 8 mm

What is the primary purpose of flexible nasopharyngoscopy?

• To visualize the nasal passages

• To assess vocal cord function

• To evaluate the pharynx and larynx

• All of the above

Which patient population is most commonly subjected to flexible nasopharyngoscopy?

• Children with recurrent infections

• Adults with chronic sinusitis

• Patients with suspected tumors

• All of the above

What is a common preparation step before performing flexible nasopharyngoscopy?

• Administering local anesthesia

• Fasting for 12 hours

• Hydration with IV fluids

• Administering antibiotics

What type of anesthesia is most commonly used during flexible nasopharyngoscopy?

• General anesthesia

• Local anesthesia

• Regional anesthesia

• No anesthesia

What should be done if the lens gets clouded with mucus?

• 
  Ask the patient to swallow.

• 
  Use a suction device.

• Withdraw the endoscope immediately.

• Withdraw the endoscope immediately.