4 Airway Management Online Quiz Questions

Routine instillation of normal saline before every artificial-airway suction pass should generally be avoided.

Alongside abnormal airway sounds and secretions, what patient feature should you listen to when assessing airway patency?

A drowsy patient has gurgling respirations and pooled secretions. What is the priority response?

An unresponsive patient has suspected cervical-spine trauma and signs of airway obstruction. Which initial airway-opening maneuver is preferred?

Which findings in a patient with an endotracheal tube support suctioning because secretions may be retained? Select all that apply.

For adult artificial-airway suctioning, what is the maximum recommended duration, in seconds, for each suction application?

For an adult with an artificial airway, a scheduled suction time alone is not a substitute for assessing whether suctioning is needed. True or false?

When organizing an urgent SBAR report about a worsening airway, which information should be included? Select all that apply.

A patient develops new stridor, increasing work of breathing, and a hoarse voice, although the oxygen-saturation reading is still acceptable. What is the best response?

Which action is recommended before suctioning an adult patient with an artificial airway?

A clinician should routinely instill normal saline before every suction pass to prevent secretion buildup.

Explain how to decide whether an adult with an artificial airway needs suctioning and describe the key measures for carrying it out safely.

A patient with an endotracheal tube has no scheduled suction time due, but visible secretions and coarse airway sounds are present. Which action is best supported by the assessment?

A patient's airway status is worsening despite initial measures. What information should the nurse include when contacting the rapid-response or airway team?

Which plan follows the guidance for adult artificial-airway suctioning?

A patient develops new stridor, increasing work of breathing, and a hoarse voice, although oxygen saturation remains acceptable. What is the best response?

What is the maximum duration, in seconds, for each suction application during adult artificial-airway suctioning?

For an unresponsive patient with suspected cervical-spine trauma and signs of airway obstruction, which initial airway-opening maneuver is preferred while maintaining spinal alignment?