ENT tracheostomy course

which is the complication of tracheostomy?

• tracheocutanous fistula

• vomititing

• diarrhea

• vertigo

which is the false goal of tracheostomy care

• maintain patency of airway

• prevent skin and lung infection

• clear lungs/tracheal secretions

• to avoid haemorrhage

What is a tracheostomy?

• surgical opening in the trachea

• The creation of a stoma at the skin surface that leads into the tracheal lumen

• Tracheal puncture using a needle and cannula

• surgical opening through the cricothyroid membrane

Which of the following is not an indication for tracheostomy?

• Upper airway obstruction

• Prolonged mechanical ventilation

• Adjunct to head and neck surgery or cancer treatment

• Prolonged cough

What is the function of a cuffed tracheostomy tube?

• For cosmetic reasons

• To prevent blood, secretions, and aspiration from entering the trachea

• To facilitate swallowing

• To prevent tube dislodgement

Which of the following is NOT a required criterion before proceeding with tracheostomy decannulation?

• Adequate oxygen saturation levels

• Frequent need for mechanical aspiration

• Effective cough reflex

• Stable level of consciousness

Which of the following is a correct step during the tracheostomy decannulation procedure?

• Remove the tube while the patient is asleep

• Do not suction before tube removal

• Have the patient cough as the tube is removed

• Use a cuffed tube during decannulation

Which of the following is an appropriate follow-up step after successful tracheostomy decannulation?

• Refer the patient to ENT clinic for stoma review in 1 month

• Immediately close the stoma surgically

• Allow the patient to leave the ward unsupervised

• Prescribe antibiotics routinely to prevent infection

Which of the following statements about the cricoid cartilage is TRUE?

• It is the largest cartilage of the larynx

• It is the only complete cartilaginous ring in the upper airway

• It forms the anterior wall of the laryngeal inlet

• It supports the vocal cords directly

Which nerve provides motor innervation to all intrinsic muscles of the larynx except the cricothyroid?

• Glossopharyngeal nerve

• Internal branch of the superior laryngeal nerve

• Recurrent laryngeal nerve

• External branch of the superior laryngeal nerve