Instruments

Question 1

Answer 1

Nasal cannula

• Used to deliver supplemental oxygen to patients with difficulty breathing

Question 2

Answer 2

Simple face mask

• Disposable mask to provide oxygen therapy for patients experiencing chest pain, dizziness, etc
• Delivers oxygen at 6-10l/min
• Only used for patients who can breath on their own
• Uncontrollable oxygen concentration

Question 3

Answer 3

Non-rebreather mask

• Used in medical emergencies that require oxygen therapy
• Patient has to be able to breath unassisted
• Can deliver quite high concentrations of oxygen

Question 4

Answer 4

Venturi mask

• Delivers a known oxygen concentration to patients on controlled oxygen therapy
• High-flow oxygen therapy devices

Question 5

Answer 5

AMBU bag

• Artificial Manual Breathing Unit
• Used to provide positive pressure ventilation to patients who are not breathing
• Used in resuscitation situations

Question 6

Answer 6

Oropharyngeal airway

• Can only be used on an unconscious patient
• Measure centre of mouth to angle of jaw
• Measure corner of mouth to earlobe

Question 7

Answer 7

Nasopharyngeal airway

• Not for use in suspected skull trauma
• Better tolerated than oropharyngeal
• Measure nostril to earlobe
• Measure angle of jaw

Question 8

Answer 8

Laryngeal mask airway

• Used to channel oxygen or anaesthesia to patients during surgery

Question 9

Answer 9

Laryngoscope

• Used in intubation

Question 10

Answer 10

Endotracheal tube

• Used to deliver oxygen and medication in an intubated patient
• Used in airway management

Question 11

Answer 11

Nasogastric feeding tube

• Passed through the nose, down the oesophagus and into the stomach
• Generally used for short term feeding

Question 12

Answer 12

Hand-held Doppler

• Used for listening to a foetus’ heartbeat

Question 13

Answer 13

Sphygmomanometer

• Used to measure blood pressure

Question 14

Answer 14

Bivalve/cusco speculum

• Used in vaginal examinations

Question 15

Answer 15

Sims speculum

• Used in vaginal examinations