Chapter 8

Question 1

A means of correcting blockage of the airway by moving the job forward without tilting the head or neck

Answer 1

Jaw thrust maneuver

Question 2

A curved device inserted through the patient’s mouth into the pharynx to help maintain an open airway

Answer 2

Oropharyngeal airway

Question 3

And airway that is open and clear and will remain open and clear, without interference to the passage of air into and out of the lungs

Answer 3

Patent airway

Question 4

Vomiting or watching that may result when something is placed in the back of the pharynx

Answer 4

Gag reflex

Question 5

The passageway by which air enters or leaves the body

Answer 5

Airway

Question 6

A method of correcting blockage of the airway by the tongue by tilting the head back and lifting the chin

Answer 6

Head tilt chin lift

Question 7

Yourself a vacuum device to remove blood, vomitus, and other secretions or foreign materials from the airway

Answer 7

Suctioning

Question 8

Of flexible breathing tube inserted through the patient’s nose into the pharynx to maintain an open airway

Answer 8

Nasopharyngeal airway

Question 9

This sound made when airway is partially obstructed his high-pitched

Answer 9

Stridor

Question 10

This airway sound maybe due to swelling or a developing respiratory burn

Answer 10

Hoarseness

Question 11

This airway sound is caused by the soft tissue of the upper airway causing partial obstruction to the flow of air

Answer 11

Snoring

Question 12

This airway sound is usually do two liquid in the airway

Answer 12

Gurgling

Question 13

Identify six signs of an inadequate airway

Answer 13

1) no sign of breathing
2) Inability or difficulty breathing
3) Horse or raspy voice
4) Absent or uneven chest movement
5) Noises such as wheezing strider snoring or gurgling
6) nasal flaring