16 Questions
According to the LEMON mnemonic, which aspect refers to evaluating the 3-3-2 rule?
Evaluate
Which of the following is NOT a predictor of difficult mask ventilation?
History of difficult intubation
What is the significance of the thyromental distance in the 3-3-2 rule?
It should be less than 3 finger breadths
Which of the following is NOT a predictor of difficult laryngoscopy/intubation?
Edentulous
What does the 'M' in the LEMON mnemonic refer to?
Mallampati score
Which of the following is a predictor of both difficult mask ventilation and difficult laryngoscopy/intubation?
Obesity (Body mass index > 26)
Which condition increases the risk of complications during neuraxial anesthesia due to potential scar tissue formation or altered anatomy?
Previous spinal metastases
Which factor may require careful consideration of risk vs. benefit when considering neuraxial anesthesia?
Stenotic heart valves
Which condition poses a significant risk to the patient's life if worsened by the use of neuraxial anesthesia?
High intracranial pressure
Which factor may lead to altered anatomy and affect the success and safety of neuraxial anesthesia?
Previous spine surgery at the desired target
'Complicated surgery with potential for respiratory compromise' is listed as an absolute contraindication for neuraxial anesthesia due to:
Risk of complications and decreased safety
In which of the following situations should neuraxial anesthesia NOT be performed?
When the patient requests general anesthesia instead
What is an absolute contraindication to neuraxial anesthesia if a patient is allergic to the local anesthetic used?
Exploring alternative methods of pain management
Why would an infection at the site be considered an absolute contraindication to neuraxial anesthesia?
Potential for epidural hematoma formation
What is the main concern with performing neuraxial anesthesia in patients with severe coagulation abnormalities?
Higher bleeding risk associated with the procedure
If a patient has disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), why is neuraxial anesthesia contraindicated?
Elevated bleeding risk during the procedure
Test your knowledge on predictors of difficult mask ventilation and laryngoscopy/intubation with this quiz. Topics include obesity, beard, edentulous, obstructive sleep apnea/snoring, elderly individuals, large tongue, history of difficult intubation, mouth opening distance, neck movement limitations, Mallampati classification, and thyromental distance.
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