Question 1

Which of the following is the primary reason for using an oropharyngeal airway adjunct?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the tongue from occluding the airway

Question 2

A patient with a suspected cervical spine injury requires airway management. Which maneuver is most appropriate to open the airway while minimizing spinal movement?

Accepted Answer

Jaw thrust

Question 3

Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of a bag-mask device for ventilation?

Accepted Answer

Signed and witnessed DNR order

Question 4

What is the correct method to determine the appropriate size for an oropharyngeal airway?

Accepted Answer

Measure from the central incisors to the angle of the mandible

Question 5

Which of the following is a potential complication of excessive ventilation with a bag-mask device?

Accepted Answer

Gastric distention

Question 6

A nasopharyngeal airway is most appropriate for which of the following patients?

Accepted Answer

A conscious patient with clenched jaws

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the 'sniffing' position for airway management?

Accepted Answer

The external ear canal is aligned with the anterior aspect of the shoulder while the head is extended

Question 8

What is the recommended volume to deliver with each squeeze of an adult bag-mask device?

Accepted Answer

$$500-600\,\mathrm{ml}$$

Question 9

Which of the following is a sign of unrecognized equipment failure during manual resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

A rapid and dramatic decrease in the pressure required to compress the bag

Question 10

Why should adult bag-mask devices never be used on pediatric patients?

Accepted Answer

They deliver excessive tidal volumes, increasing the risk of barotrauma

Question 11

Which of the following steps is essential to monitor the effectiveness of ventilation during bag-mask ventilation?

Accepted Answer

Watching for visible chest rise

Question 12

What is the primary function of a pressure relief (pop-off) valve on a bag-mask device?

Accepted Answer

To prevent excessive pressure from being delivered to the patient

Question 13

Which of the following is a correct indication for bag-mask ventilation?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory arrest due to opioid overdose

Question 14

Which of the following is a hazard associated with manual resuscitation using a bag-mask device?

Accepted Answer

Barotrauma/volutrauma

Question 15

A patient is being ventilated with a bag-mask device, but there is no visible chest rise. What is the most appropriate first action?

Accepted Answer

Check the mask seal and open the airway fully

Question 16

Which of the following is a correct step in the insertion of an oropharyngeal airway?

Accepted Answer

Insert with the curve facing up, then rotate 180 degrees

Question 17

What is the most effective way to minimize the risk of gastric distention during bag-mask ventilation?

Accepted Answer

Deliver breaths over 1 second with low to moderate inspiratory flows

Question 18

Which of the following is a correct indication for the use of a nasopharyngeal airway?

Accepted Answer

Semiconscious patient who gags with an oropharyngeal airway

Question 19

During CPR with an advanced airway in place, what is the recommended ventilation rate?

Accepted Answer

$$1\,	ext{breath every 6 seconds}$$

Question 20

Which of the following is a consequence of hyperventilation during bag-mask ventilation?

Accepted Answer

Decreased venous return

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