Airway Anatomy
The name of the structure that prevents food from entering the trachea?
What is the Epiglottis
What is the first step in managing a patient's airway?
Open the airway
What oxygen delivery method delivers the lowest flow of oxygen?
Nasal Cannula
What does "look, listen and feel" assess?
Breathing and airway status
What position helps a conscious patient maintain an open airway?
Tripod position
The main passageway for air into the lungs is the?
Trachea
Name the airway maneuver that is used in trauma patient's
Jaw-thrust maneuver
What is the typical flow rate for a non-rebreather?
10-15 LPM
What is a common sign of a partial airway obstruction?
Stridor
What is the priority when caring for an unconscious trauma patient?
Maintain airway while protecting the cervical spine
Name the two branches that the trachea divides into
Bronchi
What is the purpose of suctioning?
To remove obstructions from the airway
Which oxygen device is used with a bag-valve mask?
Reservoir and Oxygen tubing
What does snoring indicate about a patient's airway?
Airway is partially blocked (often by the tongue)
In infants, what adjunct is often better tolerated?
NPA
Name the space behind the oral and nasal cavities
Pharynx
Name two airway adjuncts used to maintain an open airway
OPA and NPA
What is the oxygen concentration delivered by a nasal cannula?
1-6 LPM
What is cyanosis, and what does it suggest?
Bluish discoloration of the skin
Indicates poor oxygenation
What airway maneuver should NOT be used if a spinal injury is suspected?
Head tilt-chin lift
What cartilage forms the Adam's apple?
Thyroid cartilage
What are contraindications for using a nasopharyngeal airway?
Severe head trauma or suspected skull fracture
Which device can deliver nearly 100% oxygen when used properly?
Bag-valve mask (with reservoir and high-flow oxygen)
What does a capnography device measure?
End-tidal CO2 or effectiveness of ventilation
Why are children at higher risk for airway obstructions?
They have smaller airways, larger tongue and a softer trachea