Airway Management and Ventilation Quiz

Which structure prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing?

• Epiglottis

• Larynx

• Esophagus

• Alveoli

What is the primary function of alveoli in the respiratory system?

• Humidify air

• Gas exchange

• Filter dust

• Produce mucus

Which oxygen delivery device provides the highest concentration of oxygen?

• Nasal cannula

• Simple face mask

• Non-rebreather mask

• Venturi mask

What is the normal adult respiratory rate at rest?

• 6-10 breaths per minute

• 12-20 breaths per minute

• 22-28 breaths per minute

• 30-36 breaths per minute

Which of the following is a sign of a complete airway obstruction?

• Coughing

• Wheezing

• Inability to speak

• Hoarseness

Which device is commonly used for artificial ventilation in pre-hospital settings?

• Bag-valve-mask (BVM)

• Nasal cannula

• Simple face mask

• Nebulizer

What is the anatomical term for the voice box?

• Pharynx

• Larynx

• Trachea

• Bronchi

Which method is most appropriate for opening the airway of an unconscious patient with suspected spinal injury?

• Head-tilt, chin-lift

• Jaw-thrust maneuver

• Abdominal thrusts

• Back blows

Which of the following is NOT a component of the upper airway?

• Nasopharynx

• Oropharynx

• Larynx

• Bronchi

Which sign indicates inadequate breathing in a patient?

• Regular chest rise

• Cyanosis

• Quiet breathing

• Normal speech