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20 questions

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A team is selecting its Plan A before an airway intervention. Which approach best fits the guidance for choosing this primary method?

A
Choose the method that is most familiar to the team, regardless of patient factors.
B
Choose a primary method that fits the patient and the operator’s competence.
C
Choose the method that avoids preparing rescue options.
D
Choose the method expected to produce the best laryngoscopic view, regardless of oxygenation risk.

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Before airway intervention, suction should be switched on and .

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Which monitoring tool should be available for ventilation monitoring and confirmation after intubation?

A
Pulse oximetry
B
Electrocardiography
C
Waveform capnography
D
Blood pressure monitoring

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What abbreviation names an emergency situation in which the patient cannot be intubated and cannot be oxygenated?

True or false

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True or false: If a patient is expected to have an easy laryngoscopic view, there is no need to assess the risk of rapid desaturation or difficult ventilation.

A
True
B
False

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A team is clarifying roles before induction. Which action most directly ensures that escalation responsibility is clear?

A
Explicitly assign who will call for help.
B
Leave escalation decisions until after the first attempt.
C
Have each team member independently decide when to request help.
D
Assign all preparation tasks to the airway operator.

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For many adults, elevating the head and torso into a position can be useful.

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Alongside optimized mask ventilation, what device category can be used as a rescue option to restore oxygenation if the first attempt fails?

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Which approaches match the conditional preoxygenation recommendations described? Select all that apply.

A
Consider noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation for a patient with severe hypoxemia.
B
Use high-flow nasal oxygen for every patient, regardless of circumstances.
C
Consider head-and-torso inclination during rapid-sequence intubation.
D
Consider high-flow nasal oxygen when laryngoscopy is expected to be challenging.

True or false

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True or false: The suggested preoxygenation approaches should be applied as unconditional rules, even when an interface is poorly tolerated or aspiration risk is a concern.

A
True
B
False

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Several airway attempts are not improving conditions. What is the most appropriate next step?

A
Continue with the same operator and setup until the airway is secured.
B
Prioritize completing intubation before addressing oxygenation.
C
Repeat the attempt without changing the approach if time permits.
D
Reassess oxygenation, positioning, device, operator, and technique.

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Immediately before intervention, which items should the team confirm during the pause? Select all that apply.

A
Confirm patient identity and indication.
B
Confirm oxygen delivery and suction.
C
Wait until after intervention to check whether the equipment functions.
D
Confirm patient position and monitoring.
E
Confirm team roles and the agreed rescue plan.
F
Confirm that the patient has no medical conditions relevant to the airway.

Open ended

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A patient is expected to be difficult to intubate, and the team is also concerned that ventilation may be difficult. Explain why an awake intubation pathway may be considered and what should guide the decision.

True or false

1 point

True or false: A video laryngoscope should be used for every adult intubation, regardless of whether it is available or familiar to the operator.

A
True
B
False

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The first attempt to secure an adult patient's airway fails. Which action best matches the purpose of Plan B?

A
Repeat the same attempt without changing conditions.
B
Use a strategy to restore oxygenation, such as optimized mask ventilation or a supraglottic airway.
C
Proceed directly to emergency front-of-neck access.
D
Continue with intubation attempts before reassessing oxygenation.

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For an adult with obesity, which positioning adjustment may help align the ear with the sternal notch before airway management?

A
Keep the patient flat to preserve a standard view.
B
Place the patient prone to improve access.
C
Consider ramping to help align the ear with the sternal notch.
D
Avoid adjusting head position once the patient is on the bed.

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An adult requiring rapid-sequence intubation has severe hypoxemia. Which preoxygenation approach does the material suggest considering, while still applying clinical judgment?

A
Avoid preoxygenation because it could delay intubation.
B
Consider noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation for preoxygenation, using clinical judgment.
C
Use high-flow nasal oxygen in every patient, regardless of circumstances.
D
Proceed without oxygen if the patient is already receiving supplemental oxygen.

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1 point

Which monitoring tool should be available to monitor ventilation and confirm the airway after intubation?

A
Waveform capnography
B
A cuff syringe
C
A tube-securing device
D
A suction catheter

Written response

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What position, involving elevation of the head and torso, is useful for many adults to improve airway access and oxygen reserve?

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A patient’s history includes previous airway surgery, and examination shows restricted neck movement. Which category of airway assessment do these findings primarily inform?