You are treating a 29 year old female who has major airway problems. She has thick secretions and blood in her upper airway that needs to be suctioned with a Yankauer. Which of the following is not true of the Yankauer suction tip?

You are treating a 29 year old female who has major airway problems. She has thick secretions and blood in her upper airway that needs to be suctioned with a Yankauer. Which of the following is not true of the Yankauer suction tip?

A. it has a rigid tip
B. it allows for excellent control over the distal end of the device
C. it is used most successfully with responsive patients
D. it has a larger bore than flexible catheters

Answer: C

When a patient begins to vomit, it is essential that you have a (n) _____ ready to go at the patient's side.

When a patient begins to vomit, it is essential that you have a (n) _____ ready to go at the patient's side.

A. suction unit
B. oxygen tank
C. blood pressure cuff
D. pocket mask

Answer: A

The purpose of suctioning may include removal of:

The purpose of suctioning may include removal of:

A. teeth and large pieces of solid material
B. excess oxygen from the patient
C. blood, vomitus, and other secretions
D. all of these

Answer: C

When inserting a nasopharyngeal airway, lubricate the outside of the tube with:

When inserting a nasopharyngeal airway, lubricate the outside of the tube with:

A. petroleum jelly
B. an oil-based lubricant
C. a silicone-based gel
D. a water-based lubricant

Answer: D

A nasopharyngeal airway should be:

A nasopharyngeal airway should be:

A. inserted with the bevel on the lateral side of the nostril
B. measured from the patient's nostril to the earlobe
C. inserted in the left nostril when possible
D. turned 180 degrees with the tip facing the roof of the mouth

Answer: B

In an adult patient an oral airway should be inserted:

In an adult patient an oral airway should be inserted:

A. upside down, with the tip toward the roof of the mouth, then flipped 180 degrees over the tongue
B. right side up, using a tongue depressor to press the tongue down and forward to keep it from obstructing the airway
C. either of these
D. neither of these

Answer: A