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According to the LEMON mnemonic, which aspect refers to evaluating the 3-3-2 rule?
According to the LEMON mnemonic, which aspect refers to evaluating the 3-3-2 rule?
- Mallampati score
- Neck mobility
- Look
- Evaluate (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a predictor of difficult mask ventilation?
Which of the following is NOT a predictor of difficult mask ventilation?
- Morbid obesity
- Obesity (Body mass index > 26)
- History of difficult intubation (correct)
- Beard
What is the significance of the thyromental distance in the 3-3-2 rule?
What is the significance of the thyromental distance in the 3-3-2 rule?
- It is not part of the 3-3-2 rule
- It should be less than 3 finger breadths (correct)
- It should be more than 3 finger breadths
- It should be 2 finger breadths
Which of the following is NOT a predictor of difficult laryngoscopy/intubation?
Which of the following is NOT a predictor of difficult laryngoscopy/intubation?
What does the 'M' in the LEMON mnemonic refer to?
What does the 'M' in the LEMON mnemonic refer to?
Which of the following is a predictor of both difficult mask ventilation and difficult laryngoscopy/intubation?
Which of the following is a predictor of both difficult mask ventilation and difficult laryngoscopy/intubation?
Which condition increases the risk of complications during neuraxial anesthesia due to potential scar tissue formation or altered anatomy?
Which condition increases the risk of complications during neuraxial anesthesia due to potential scar tissue formation or altered anatomy?
Which factor may require careful consideration of risk vs. benefit when considering neuraxial anesthesia?
Which factor may require careful consideration of risk vs. benefit when considering neuraxial anesthesia?
Which condition poses a significant risk to the patient's life if worsened by the use of neuraxial anesthesia?
Which condition poses a significant risk to the patient's life if worsened by the use of neuraxial anesthesia?
Which factor may lead to altered anatomy and affect the success and safety of neuraxial anesthesia?
Which factor may lead to altered anatomy and affect the success and safety of neuraxial anesthesia?
'Complicated surgery with potential for respiratory compromise' is listed as an absolute contraindication for neuraxial anesthesia due to:
'Complicated surgery with potential for respiratory compromise' is listed as an absolute contraindication for neuraxial anesthesia due to:
In which of the following situations should neuraxial anesthesia NOT be performed?
In which of the following situations should neuraxial anesthesia NOT be performed?
What is an absolute contraindication to neuraxial anesthesia if a patient is allergic to the local anesthetic used?
What is an absolute contraindication to neuraxial anesthesia if a patient is allergic to the local anesthetic used?
Why would an infection at the site be considered an absolute contraindication to neuraxial anesthesia?
Why would an infection at the site be considered an absolute contraindication to neuraxial anesthesia?
What is the main concern with performing neuraxial anesthesia in patients with severe coagulation abnormalities?
What is the main concern with performing neuraxial anesthesia in patients with severe coagulation abnormalities?
If a patient has disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), why is neuraxial anesthesia contraindicated?
If a patient has disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), why is neuraxial anesthesia contraindicated?
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