Author Question: Which of the following is the method for the insertion of a nasopharyngeal airway? a. Upside-down ... (Read 34 times)

bio_gurl · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Which of the following is the method for the insertion of a nasopharyngeal airway?

a. Upside-down and then turned
b. Parallel to the nasal pharynx floor
c. Parallel to the long axis of the nose
d. Perpendicular to the floor of the nasal pharynx

Question 2

Insertion of a laryngeal mask airway:

a. is superior to the insertion of a nasopha-ryngeal device.
b. requires airway manipulation.
c. usually requires a special device.
d. protects the lungs from aspiration.

cswans24 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Insertion of an oropharyngeal airway is done upside-down and then turned. Inserting the naso-pharyngeal airway parallel to the long axis of the nose is inserting it up the nose and is likely to cause bleeding. It is impossible to insert the nasopharyngeal airway perpendicular to the nasal pharynx floor.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The placement of a laryngeal mask airway does not necessitate airway manipulation or a special device. It does not protect the lungs from aspiration because it does not reliably seal the esopha-geal inlet. It is, however, superior to a nasopharyngeal airway.