i-gel Questions

What type of airway device is the i-gel?

• Endotracheal tube

• Supraglottic airway device

• Oropharyngeal airway

• Nasopharyngeal airway

The i-gel is unique because it lacks:

• An inflatable cuff

• A bite block

• A gastric channel

• Ventilation capability

Which of the following is NOT a size consideration for selecting an i-gel?

• A) Patient’s height

• B) Patient’s weight

• C) Patient’s age

• D) Patient’s head circumference

What is the purpose of the gastric channel in an i-gel airway?

• To improve ventilation

• To facilitate suctioning of stomach contents

• To increase airway seal

• To monitor end-tidal CO₂

Which of the following is an indication for using an i-gel?

• Airway obstruction due to foreign body

• Unconscious patient with no gag reflex

• Conscious patient in respiratory distress

• Facial trauma with airway compromise

What should you check before inserting an i-gel?

• Inflate the cuff

• Check for visible deformities in the device

What is the appropriate insertion depth for an i-gel?

• Until the device "snaps" into place

• Until the teeth rest on the integral bite block

• Until a definitive resistance is felt

• Based on patient height

Which of the following is a contraindication for an NPA?

• Conscious patient with intact gag reflex

• Severe facial trauma or suspected basal skull fracture

• Snoring in an unconscious patient

• Respiratory distress

The correct length of an NPA is determined by measuring from the:

• Nose to the earlobe

• Mouth to the sternal notch

• Corner of the mouth to the angle of the jaw

• Nostril to the corner of the eye

What should you use to lubricate an NPA before insertion?

• Petroleum jelly

• Sterile saline

• Water-based lubricant

• Antiseptic cream