22 Questions
What is the most commonly used oxygen delivery device?
Nasal cannula
Which oxygen delivery system offers a wide range of FiO2 and relative/absolute humidity, and can be used on adults and children?
High-flow Nasal cannula
What is the primary treatment for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?
HBO therapy
Where is the Endotracheal Tube placed for airway management?
In the trachea
Which oxygen delivery system requires a separate distribution system to deliver gas to the patient?
Bulk reservoirs
Which oxygen delivery system is described as having disposable advantages and providing moderate to high FiO2?
Non-rebreathing mask
What is the therapeutic use of O2 at pressures greater than 1 atm called?
HBO therapy
'Moderate to high FiO2' is a characteristic of which oxygen delivery system?
Partial rebreathing mask
What is the most commonly used reservoir system for oxygen delivery?
Air-entrainment systems
What type of oxygen mask offers disposable advantages and provides moderate to high FiO2?
Non-rebreathing mask
What type of oxygen mask offers controlled FiO2?
Air-entrainment systems
Which device is used to establish access to the trachea via a neck incision?
Tracheostomy Tube
What is the purpose of oropharyngeal airways?
Bypass the tongue and create a passage for air
What is the purpose of suction catheters in airway management?
Application of negative pressure to the airways
What is the primary diagnostic value of flexible bronchoscopy?
Uses fiber optic bundles to light up the endobronchial tree
How can the appropriate size of nasopharyngeal airways be estimated?
Measuring the distance from the patient’s earlobe to the tip of the nose
What is the function of manual resuscitators in airway management?
Portable, handheld devices that provide a means of delivering positive-pressure ventilation
Which type of laryngoscope allows direct visualization of the larynx and control of the supraglottic structures?
Glidescope
True or False - Nasopharyngeal airways are better tolerated than oral airways by alert patients who retain some protective airway reflexes.
True
What is the material generally used for Tracheostomy Tubes (TTs)?
Polyvinyl chloride
Selecting a size for oropharyngeal airways involves inserting into the mouth over the tongue from where to where?
From the corner of the patient’s mouth to the angle of the jaw
What is the primary purpose of a Guedel airway?
Creates a passage for air by bypassing the tongue
Test your knowledge of medical equipment used in respiratory care and their usage, including medical gas cylinders and oxygen delivery systems such as nasal cannula. Learn about different devices and their advantages in providing oxygen to patients.
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