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Question 1

The Mallampati classification assesses which anatomical structures to predict difficult intubation?

Accepted Answer

Visibility of oropharyngeal structures including soft palate, uvula, and tonsillar pillars

Answer

The Mallampati score classifies the visibility of oropharyngeal structures (soft palate, uvula, fauces, and tonsillar pillars) when the patient opens their mouth maximally with the tongue protruded.

Question 2

A Cormack-Lehane Grade 3 view during direct laryngoscopy indicates:

Accepted Answer

Only the epiglottis is visible, no part of the glottis

Answer

Cormack-Lehane Grade 3 indicates only the epiglottis is visible with no part of the glottis seen, making intubation very difficult.

Question 3

The recommended force for cricoid pressure (Sellick's maneuver) during rapid sequence induction is:

Accepted Answer

30 N applied to the cricoid cartilage

Answer

Sellick's maneuver recommends approximately 30 Newtons of force applied to the cricoid cartilage to occlude the esophagus and reduce aspiration risk during RSI.

Question 4

Which element is deliberately OMITTED from a classic rapid sequence induction (RSI)?

Accepted Answer

Bag-mask ventilation after loss of consciousness

Answer

Classic RSI deliberately avoids bag-mask ventilation after induction to minimize gastric insufflation and aspiration risk, proceeding directly from induction to intubation.

Question 5

The 'sniffing position' optimizes laryngoscopy by aligning which three axes?

Accepted Answer

Oral, pharyngeal, and laryngeal axes

Answer

The sniffing position (neck flexed, head extended) aligns the oral, pharyngeal, and laryngeal axes to create the optimal line of sight for direct laryngoscopy.

EDAIC - European Diploma in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Practice Test

EDAIC - European Diploma in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Practice Test

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