Physician Airway Management Test For
Class II bi-annual review
1. Moderate Sedation is a drug-induced depression of consciousness during which
A)Patients respond to verbal commands B)No interventions are required to maintain a patent airway C)Spontaneous ventilation is adequate D)Cardiovascular function is usually maintained E)All of the above
2. Components of a comprehensive airway exam include:
A)Oral Cavity Inspection B)Visualize certain pharyngeal structures C)Temporomandibular Joint Exam D)Evaluation of physical characteristics E)All of the above
3. List 3 Physical Characteristics that may suggest a difficult airway.
4. What does the acronym O.B.E.S.E. stand for in regard to impacting mask fit when positive pressure ventilation is required?
5. Three fingers between the patient’s teeth are adequate for visualizing the airway.
A)True B)False
6. You can visualize the soft palate and the base of the uvula in a Mallampati
A)Class I B)Class II C)Class III D)Class IV
7. It is important to evaluate the Atlanto-Occipital joint to establish ability to put the patient into the “sniff position” should this be necessary during the procedure.
8. The following pulmonary symptoms may predispose patients to increased risk of developing respiratory complications
A)Chronic Cough B)Sputum Production C)Dyspnea D)All of the above E)None of the above
9. Use this technique to relieve a minor airway obstruction:
A)Head tilt B)Chin lift C)Jaw Thrust D)Oral Airway
10. It is important to maintain a Gag Reflex to avoid aspiration and adhere to the Moderate Sedation definition.
11. A physician trained in Moderate Sedation must be present during initial and continued administration of moderate sedation.
12. Narcan would be the best reversal agent for…
A)Versed B)Fentanyl C)Ativan D)Valium
13. When over sedation occurs accompanied by respiratory depression or arrest
A)Wait for Respiratory to arrive B)Call a Code C)Support the patients breathing with positive airway pressure u D)It’s OK as long as the Oxygen Saturation is > 80%
14. There must be an H&P on a patient’s chart who is to receive Moderate Sedation.
15. Immediate Pre-Assessment will be completed prior to initiation of Moderate Sedation.
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