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What is the preferred method for ventilating pediatric patients?
What is the preferred method for ventilating pediatric patients?
- Advanced airway
- Oropharyngeal airway
- Bag-valve-mask (BVM) (correct)
- Nasopharyngeal airway
When should an advanced airway be considered for pediatric patients?
When should an advanced airway be considered for pediatric patients?
- All pediatric patients should have an advanced airway
- Only for pediatric patients with suspected spinal cord injuries
- When a nasopharyngeal airway is ineffective
- When pediatric patients cannot maintain oxygen saturation despite BVM ventilation (correct)
In what scenario should cricothyrotomy be performed on adult patients?
In what scenario should cricothyrotomy be performed on adult patients?
- As a routine procedure for all advanced airway placements
- If suspected spinal cord injury is present
- For any unconscious adult patient
- When other means of securing an airway have failed and the patient cannot be oxygenated or ventilated effectively (correct)
At what rate should infants and children with an advanced airway be ventilated during CPR?
At what rate should infants and children with an advanced airway be ventilated during CPR?
What positioning technique is recommended for semi-conscious patients with an intact gag reflex?
What positioning technique is recommended for semi-conscious patients with an intact gag reflex?
What is the recommended SpO2 level for COPD patients when administering oxygen?
What is the recommended SpO2 level for COPD patients when administering oxygen?
How should the effectiveness of I-gel ventilation be confirmed?
How should the effectiveness of I-gel ventilation be confirmed?
What ventilation rate is recommended for adults per minute?
What ventilation rate is recommended for adults per minute?
In what trimester of pregnancy should trauma patients receive 15 Lpm via NRB?
In what trimester of pregnancy should trauma patients receive 15 Lpm via NRB?
How should endotracheal intubation be confirmed?
How should endotracheal intubation be confirmed?