Author Question: A patient in the emergency department exhibits signs of acute upper airway obstruction and is ... (Read 89 times)

ghost! · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

A patient in the emergency department exhibits signs of acute upper airway obstruction and is concurrently having severe seizures that make it impossible to open the mouth. In this case, what would be the adjunct airway of choice?

a. Oropharyngeal airway
b. Oral endotracheal tube
c. Nasopharyngeal airway
d. Tracheostomy tube

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the position of a correctly sized and properly inserted oropharyngeal airway?

a. Distal tip at the base of tongue, flange in-side anterior teeth
b. Distal tip at level of uvula, flange extend-ing outside the teeth
c. Distal tip at the base of tongue, flange outside the teeth
d. Distal below the epiglottis, flange extend-ing outside the teeth

Anonymous · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
In general, the nasopharyngeal airway is indicated when placement of an oropharyngeal airway is not possible.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
When properly inserted, the tip of an oropharyngeal airway lies at the base of the tongue above the epiglottis, with its flange portion extending outside the teeth. Only in this position can the device properly maintain airway patency.