FISDAP Airway Management 2

Question 1

A patient in respiratory failure has a SpO2 of 78% despite BVM ventilation. After intubation, you confirm tube placement with capnography showing a flat waveform. What is the most likely cause?

Accepted Answer

Esophageal intubation

Answer

A flat or absent capnography waveform after intubation is the most reliable indicator of esophageal intubation.

Question 2

Which of the following is the preferred initial airway maneuver in an unresponsive trauma patient with a suspected cervical spine injury?

Accepted Answer

Jaw-thrust maneuver

Answer

The jaw-thrust maneuver opens the airway without extending the neck, making it the preferred technique in suspected C-spine injury.

Question 3

A 4-year-old patient requires bag-valve-mask ventilation. Which BVM size is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Child 500 mL

Answer

A pediatric (child) BVM of approximately 500 mL is appropriate for children to avoid over-ventilation.

Question 4

When performing needle decompression for a tension pneumothorax, where should the needle be inserted?

Accepted Answer

2nd intercostal space, midclavicular line

Answer

The 2nd intercostal space at the midclavicular line is the standard site for needle thoracostomy in tension pneumothorax.

Question 5

A patient is found apneic with dentures present. What is the best action regarding the dentures during BVM ventilation?

Accepted Answer

Leave well-fitting dentures in place to maintain mask seal

Answer

Well-fitting dentures help maintain facial contour and improve mask seal during BVM ventilation; remove them only if they become dislodged.

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FISDAP Airway Management 2