Oropharyngeal Airway Management Quiz
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What is the purpose of an oropharyngeal airway?

  • To maintain the airway in conscious patients
  • To assist in feeding unconscious patients
  • To protect the airway of an unconscious patient by preventing the tongue from falling back and blocking it (correct)
  • To facilitate speaking in unconscious patients

    • When is an oropharyngeal airway contraindicated?

  • In patients with no gag reflex
  • In conscious or semiconscious patients (correct)
  • In patients with relaxed upper airway muscles
  • In patients with no recent oral surgery

    • What is a potential complication of using an oropharyngeal airway?

  • Improvement in ventilation
  • Incorrect placement causing further airway obstruction (correct)
  • Facilitation of speaking in unconscious patients
  • Prevention of airway obstruction in patients with relaxed upper airway muscles

    • What is an indication for using an oropharyngeal airway?

    <p>Improving ventilation with a bag-mask device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an oropharyngeal airway protect the airway of an unconscious patient?

    <p>By preventing the tongue from falling back and blocking the airway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of an oropharyngeal airway?

    <p>To prevent the tongue from falling back and blocking the airway of an unconscious patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is a contraindication for using an oropharyngeal airway?

    <p>Conscious patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When may an oropharyngeal airway be used as a bite block?

    <p>During unconscious patient intubation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential complication of using an oropharyngeal airway?

    <p>Compressing the tongue and causing further obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario would an oropharyngeal airway be indicated?

    <p>Patient at risk of airway obstruction due to relaxed upper airway muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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