WorksheetsAirway Managment
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What are the two methods for opening an unresponsive patient's mouth?
Jaw-thrust and tongue-jaw lift
Crossed-finger and jaw-thrust
Crossed-finger and tongue-jaw lift
None of the above
What should you do when inserting an oropharyngeal airway (OPA) in an unresponsive adult?
Continue to push the OPA in even if the
patient gags
Rotate the OPA as it reaches the back of
the patient's throat
Monitor the patient's pulse
Switch to manual techniques if the OPA
does not go in on the first attempt
Which of the following statements about oropharyngeal airways (OPAs) is correct?
They are indicated for responsive
patients only
They interfere with suctioning
They are not indicated for use with
infants
They interfere with oxygen delivery
How is a nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) measured?
From the tip of the nose to the corner of the mouth
From the earlobe to corner of the mouth
From the earlobe to the lips
From the tip of the nose to the earlobe
Which of the following is the correct way to insert an oropharyngeal airway (OPA) in an unresponsive child?
Slide the tip along the inside of the cheek
and rotate it 45 degrees into place
Slide the tip along the inside of the cheek
and rotate it 90 degrees into place
Slide the tip along the inside of the cheek
and rotate it 180 degrees into place
OPAs are not used on children
If the nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) does not pass easily into the patient's airway, what should you do?
Apply more pressure to the NPA
Remove the NPA and try the other nostril
Switch to a different airway management
method
Wait 10 seconds and reattempt insertion
What is the proper way to use a bulb syringe?
Inflate the bulb syringe before insertion
Lubricate the bulb syringe before
insertion
Deflate the bulb syringe before insertion
Fill the bulb with saline before insertion
When should a bulb syringe be used?
When providing suction for an infant
When providing suction for a child
When providing suction for a responsive
adult
When providing suction for an
unresponsive adult
Which of the following is a best practice for suctioning adults?
Keeping a suctioning unit on standby in case the patient vomits
Measuring the suction catheter prior to insertion
Providing supplemental oxygen after suctioning
All of the above
How long should you use a suction device?
Until your partner tells you to stop
For up to 30 seconds
Until the airway is clear
Until at least half of the fluid or material has been cleared from the airway
