PCP Airway Management 2

Question 1

Which of the following is a contraindication to inserting a nasopharyngeal airway?

Accepted Answer

Suspected basal skull fracture

Answer

Intact gag reflex

Answer

Nasal congestion

Answer

Dental prosthetics

Question 2

What does a low SpO2 reading combined with normal skin color most likely indicate?

Accepted Answer

Probe malposition or poor perfusion artifact

Answer

Accurate reading — patient is fine

Answer

Carbon monoxide poisoning

Answer

Hyperoxia

Question 3

During BVM ventilation, the mask should be held using which hand position?

Accepted Answer

E-C clamp technique

Answer

One hand cupping the chin

Answer

Two fingers on the mask rim only

Answer

Palm seal across the face

Question 4

What is the appropriate ventilation rate for an apneic adult with a pulse?

Accepted Answer

10–12 breaths/min

Answer

6–8 breaths/min

Answer

20–24 breaths/min

Answer

30 breaths/min

Question 5

A patient has noisy, snoring respirations while lying supine. The most likely cause is:

Accepted Answer

Tongue occluding the airway

Answer

Bronchospasm

Answer

Pulmonary edema

Answer

Pneumothorax

Question 6

Which oxygen delivery device provides the lowest concentration of supplemental oxygen?

Accepted Answer

Nasal cannula

Answer

Non-rebreather mask

Answer

Simple face mask

Answer

Venturi mask at 28%