PCP Airway Management

Question 1

Which airway adjunct is most appropriate for an unconscious adult patient with no gag reflex?

Accepted Answer

Oropharyngeal airway

Answer

An oropharyngeal airway (OPA) is indicated for unconscious patients without a gag reflex to maintain airway patency.

Question 2

What is the correct size selection method for a nasopharyngeal airway (NPA)?

Accepted Answer

Distance from the tip of the nose to the earlobe

Answer

Measure the NPA from the tip of the nose to the earlobe to select the correct size.

Question 3

A patient with a suspected cervical spine injury needs airway management. Which technique is preferred?

Accepted Answer

Jaw thrust maneuver

Answer

The jaw thrust maneuver opens the airway while maintaining spinal alignment in suspected cervical spine injuries.

Question 4

What is the appropriate oxygen flow rate when using a non-rebreather mask?

Accepted Answer

10–15 L/min

Answer

A non-rebreather mask requires 10–15 L/min to keep the reservoir bag inflated and deliver ~90% oxygen.

Question 5

Which sign most reliably indicates successful bag-valve-mask ventilation?

Accepted Answer

Rise and fall of the chest

Answer

Visible chest rise and fall with each ventilation is the most direct confirmation of effective BVM ventilation.

PCP - Primary Care Paramedic Practice Test