Patient and Airway Management Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of the Mallampati classification system?
Answer: To evaluate the ease of intubation
The Mallampati classification system is used to predict the difficulty of endotracheal intubation by assessing the visibility of oropharyngeal structures.
Which of the following is the most reliable method for confirming correct endotracheal tube placement?
Answer: Capnography
Capnography, which measures exhaled CO2, is the most reliable method for confirming correct endotracheal tube placement.
What is the primary indication for performing rapid sequence intubation (RSI)?
Answer: To minimize aspiration risk in emergency airway management
RSI is performed to secure the airway quickly in patients at high risk of aspiration, such as those with a full stomach or trauma.
Which device is most effective for maintaining an unconscious but breathing patient’s airway?
Answer: Oropharyngeal airway (OPA)
An oropharyngeal airway (OPA) helps prevent airway obstruction by keeping the tongue from blocking the airway in unconscious patients.
What is the primary purpose of preoxygenation before intubation?
Answer: To increase oxygen reserves and prevent hypoxia
Preoxygenation increases oxygen reserves, delaying desaturation during intubation and reducing hypoxia risk.
Which maneuver improves visualization of the vocal cords during laryngoscopy?
Answer: BURP maneuver
The BURP (Backward, Upward, Rightward Pressure) maneuver enhances visualization of the vocal cords, making intubation easier.