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What is the recommended type of mask for bag-mask ventilation?
What is the recommended type of mask for bag-mask ventilation?
- Opaque masks
- Transparent masks (correct)
- Masks that cover only the mouth
- Masks with a single strap
What should be assessed after any airway manoeuvre or adjunct has been completed?
What should be assessed after any airway manoeuvre or adjunct has been completed?
- Effectiveness (correct)
- Oropharyngeal airway placement
- Blood oxygen levels
- Gas exchange
When may gentle and careful insertion of a nasopharyngeal airway be considered life-saving?
When may gentle and careful insertion of a nasopharyngeal airway be considered life-saving?
- In case of cardiac arrest
- In the absence of any breathing difficulties
- In case of hypotension
- In the presence of life-threatening hypoxaemia (correct)
What is the first step in assisted ventilation if needed?
What is the first step in assisted ventilation if needed?
What is a potential difficulty in performing effective bag-mask ventilation?
What is a potential difficulty in performing effective bag-mask ventilation?
Which technique is recommended for assessing a patient's ventilatory efforts?
Which technique is recommended for assessing a patient's ventilatory efforts?
When is insertion of an oropharyngeal airway not possible according to the text?
When is insertion of an oropharyngeal airway not possible according to the text?
What is the role of arterial blood gas analysis in assisted ventilation?
What is the role of arterial blood gas analysis in assisted ventilation?
What is the correct method to hold the mask during bag-mask ventilation?
What is the correct method to hold the mask during bag-mask ventilation?
What should be assessed to determine if effective gas exchange is occurring?
What should be assessed to determine if effective gas exchange is occurring?