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What is the only complete ring of trachea?
What is the only complete ring of trachea?
- Epiglottis
- Cricoid cartilage (correct)
- Arytenoid cartilage
- Thyroid cartilage
What is the anterior-posterior dimensions of the vocal cords in men (approximately)?
What is the anterior-posterior dimensions of the vocal cords in men (approximately)?
- $17$ mm
- $25$ mm
- $23$ mm (correct)
- $20$ mm
Which nerve provides sensory branch to pharyngeal mucosa and posterior 1/3 of the tongue (gag reflex)?
Which nerve provides sensory branch to pharyngeal mucosa and posterior 1/3 of the tongue (gag reflex)?
- Vagus nerve
- Glossopharyngeal nerve (correct)
- Superior laryngeal nerve
- Recurrent laryngeal nerve
Which nerve provides sensory innervation to both sides of the epiglottis and airway mucosa above the vocal cords?
Which nerve provides sensory innervation to both sides of the epiglottis and airway mucosa above the vocal cords?
Which muscle abducts the vocal cords?
Which muscle abducts the vocal cords?
What are the indications for endotracheal tube (ETT) intubation?
What are the indications for endotracheal tube (ETT) intubation?
What should be done before passing the tube through the vocal cords during direct visual laryngoscopy (DVL)?
What should be done before passing the tube through the vocal cords during direct visual laryngoscopy (DVL)?
Which Mallampati classification means that the soft palate is not visible?
Which Mallampati classification means that the soft palate is not visible?
Which view during laryngoscopy shows only the posterior portion of the glottis?
Which view during laryngoscopy shows only the posterior portion of the glottis?
What is the main purpose of the nasal cavity in airway anatomy?
What is the main purpose of the nasal cavity in airway anatomy?
Which structure is included in the oropharynx?
Which structure is included in the oropharynx?
Where does the nasopharynx extend to in the airway anatomy?
Where does the nasopharynx extend to in the airway anatomy?
What is the function of the uvula in airway anatomy?
What is the function of the uvula in airway anatomy?
Which part of the airway anatomy modulates sound production?
Which part of the airway anatomy modulates sound production?
What is the role of the larynx during swallowing?
What is the role of the larynx during swallowing?
Where are the adenoids located in the airway anatomy?
Where are the adenoids located in the airway anatomy?
What structures are contained in the hypopharynx (laryngopharynx)?
What structures are contained in the hypopharynx (laryngopharynx)?
Which part of the airway anatomy accounts for two-thirds of total airway resistance?
Which part of the airway anatomy accounts for two-thirds of total airway resistance?
What is the function of the hard palate in oral anatomy?
What is the function of the hard palate in oral anatomy?
Which structure is NOT part of the oropharynx in airway anatomy?
Which structure is NOT part of the oropharynx in airway anatomy?
What is the most common laryngoscope blade for adults?
What is the most common laryngoscope blade for adults?
How is the size of endotracheal tubes (ETT) determined?
How is the size of endotracheal tubes (ETT) determined?
What is a relative contraindication for Nasal Endotracheal Tube (NETT) insertion?
What is a relative contraindication for Nasal Endotracheal Tube (NETT) insertion?
What equipment is required for Nasal Endotracheal Tube (NETT) insertion?
What equipment is required for Nasal Endotracheal Tube (NETT) insertion?
What is Mendelson's Syndrome related to?
What is Mendelson's Syndrome related to?
What are the risks of aspiration during intubation?
What are the risks of aspiration during intubation?
What is the purpose of cricoid pressure during Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI)?
What is the purpose of cricoid pressure during Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI)?
'DOPE' refers to which complication related to endotracheal tube (ETT)?
'DOPE' refers to which complication related to endotracheal tube (ETT)?
"Sellick's maneuver" refers to applying external pressure on which cartilage?
"Sellick's maneuver" refers to applying external pressure on which cartilage?
'ETCO2' is used to confirm what during intubation?
'ETCO2' is used to confirm what during intubation?
When should cricoid pressure be released during intubation?
When should cricoid pressure be released during intubation?
What is used to guide the endotracheal tube through the vocal cords during laryngoscopy?
What is used to guide the endotracheal tube through the vocal cords during laryngoscopy?
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