FISDAP Airway Management 3

Question 1

A patient with anaphylaxis is rapidly developing stridor and hoarseness. Which airway intervention is most immediately indicated?

Accepted Answer

Orotracheal intubation

Answer

Rapidly progressing angioedema from anaphylaxis may cause complete obstruction, so early orotracheal intubation is preferred before the airway closes.

Question 2

Which medication used in rapid sequence intubation (RSI) is a depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent?

Accepted Answer

Succinylcholine

Answer

Succinylcholine is the only depolarizing NMBA used clinically, providing rapid onset and short duration ideal for RSI.

Question 3

During orotracheal intubation, the Sellick maneuver (cricoid pressure) is applied primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Reduce passive regurgitation of gastric contents

Answer

Cricoid pressure occludes the esophagus to reduce the risk of passive regurgitation and aspiration during intubation.

Question 4

A patient has a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) in place. Which of the following is a known limitation of the LMA?

Accepted Answer

It does not protect against aspiration

Answer

The LMA sits above the glottis and does not create a tracheal seal, so it does not reliably prevent aspiration.

Question 5

What is the correct ETT size for an average adult female patient?

Accepted Answer

7.0–7.5 mm ID

Answer

For adult females, an ETT with an internal diameter of 7.0–7.5 mm is typically appropriate.

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FISDAP Airway Management 3