CAA Patient and Airway Management

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the Mallampati classification system?

Accepted Answer

To evaluate the ease of intubation

Answer

To assess lung function

Answer

To diagnose airway infections

Answer

To monitor sedation levels

Question 2

Which of the following is the most reliable method for confirming correct endotracheal tube placement?

Accepted Answer

Capnography

Answer

Auscultation of bilateral breath sounds

Answer

Observation of chest rise

Answer

Pulse oximetry readings

Question 3

What is the primary indication for performing rapid sequence intubation (RSI)?

Accepted Answer

To minimize aspiration risk in emergency airway management

Answer

For routine elective surgery

Answer

To replace non-invasive ventilation

Answer

To improve oxygen saturation in all patients

Question 4

Which device is most effective for maintaining an unconscious but breathing patient’s airway?

Accepted Answer

Oropharyngeal airway (OPA)

Answer

Endotracheal tube

Answer

Nasal cannula

Answer

Venturi mask

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of preoxygenation before intubation?

Accepted Answer

To increase oxygen reserves and prevent hypoxia

Answer

To reduce carbon dioxide levels

Answer

To improve medication absorption

Answer

To induce rapid sedation

Question 6

Which maneuver improves visualization of the vocal cords during laryngoscopy?

Accepted Answer

BURP maneuver

Answer

Jaw thrust maneuver

Answer

Chin lift maneuver

Answer

Modified Valsalva maneuver