Airway Obstruction

Question 1

A condition in which the breathing stops

Answer 1

Respiratory arrest

Question 2

Maneuver for babies; tapping the back while in supine position

Answer 2

Back blow

Question 3

Location for checking pulse in an infant

Answer 3

Brachial

Question 4

Heimlich maneuver is also known as _____

Answer 4

Abdominal thrust

Question 5

Place one hand on the patient’s forehead then, place the fingers of the other hand under the bony part of the lower jaw

Answer 5

Head-tilt/Chin-lift maneuver

Question 6

Insert a needle or any sharp instrument at a __________

Answer 6

10 to 30 degree caudal direction in the midline

Question 7

An indication of cricothyroidotomy is allergic reaction causing _____

Answer 7

laryngeal edema

Question 8

The victim is responsive and can cough forcefully, although frequently, there is wheezing between coughs

Answer 8

Partial Airway Obstruction with Good Air Exchange

Question 9

Secure the placement of the needle with a
_____

Answer 9

tape

Question 10

Done if the patient is on respiratory arrest

Answer 10

Rescue breathing

Question 11

Universal distress symptom

Answer 11

Clutching the neck

Question 12

Most conventional and common way of ventilation in acute hospital set-ups

Answer 12

Bag valve mask

Question 13

In cricothyroidotomy, WOF:

Answer 13

Bleeding and aspirations

Question 14

Position the patient’s neck in _____ and place a _____ beneath shoulders

Answer 14

extension; towel roll

Question 15

Method of ventilating the lungs of a child

Answer 15

Mouth-to-Mouth or Mouth-to-Nose

Question 16

Listen for air passing back and forth through the needle _____ with the patient’s respirations

Answer 16

synchronously

Question 17

Compromised airway and inability to intubate or perform tracheostomy

Answer 17

a. foreign body obstruction
b. trauma to head and neck

Question 18

Maneuver for advanced stages of pregnancy, unconscious, markedly obese patients

Answer 18

Chest thrust

Question 19

Other causes of anatomical airway obstruction aside from tongue

Answer 19

Acute asthma
Severe allergic reaction

Question 20

Direct the needle _____ and _____

Answer 20

downward; posteriorly

Question 21

Mouth cannot be opened

Answer 21

Trismus

Question 22

The victim has a weak, ineffective cough, high-pitched noise while inhaling, increased respiratory difficulty, and possibly cyanosis

Answer 22

Partial Airway Obstruction with Poor Air Exchange

Question 23

The puncture or incision of the cricothyroid membrane to establish an emergency airway

Answer 23

Cricothyroidotomy

Question 24

Grasp the angles of the patient’s lower jaw and lifting with both hands, one on each side, displace the mandible forward, while tilting the head backward.

Answer 24

Jaw thrust maneuver

Question 25

Can lead to permanent brain damage or death will occur in 3-6 minutes secondary to hypoxia

Answer 25

Complete Airway Obstruction

Question 26

Opening the airway (Head-tilt/Chin-lift) of an adult

Answer 26

Maximum tilt of the head

Question 27

An emergency condition where airway is obstructed and compromises oxygenation and may lead to respiratory arrest

Answer 27

Foreign Body Airway Obstruction

Question 28

Maneuver to be used in an unconscious patient

Answer 28

Finger sweep

Question 29

Mechanical airway obstruction
Foreign objects: _____
Fluids/food: _____

Answer 29

Pharynx/airway
Back of the throat

Question 30

Rate of breathing for a child/infant with 2 rescuers

Answer 30

20-30 breaths/min q 2-3 sec

Question 31

Bag Valve Mask can deliver ventilation to a patient by using:

Answer 31

Hand operated device of self-inflating bag
One-way valve
Face mask
Oxygen reservoir

Question 32

Arrange
A. Insert a needle or any sharp instrument at a 10 to 30 degree caudal direction in the midline.
B. Secure the placement of the needle with a tape.
C. Position the patient’s neck in extension.
D. Listen for air passing back and forth through the needle synchronously with the patient’s respirations.
E. Place a towel roll beneath shoulders.
F. Locate the cricothyroid membrane.
G. Direct the needle downward and posteriorly.

Answer 32

C. Position the patient’s neck in extension.
E. Place a towel roll beneath shoulders.
F. Locate the cricothyroid membrane.
A. Insert a needle or any sharp instrument at a 10 to 30 degree caudal direction in the midline.
D. Listen for air passing back and forth through the needle synchronously with the patient’s respirations.
G. Direct the needle downward and posteriorly.
B. Secure the placement of the needle with a tape.