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Airway Management Post Test Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the correct nursing action after inserting a nasopharyngeal airway?✔✔ Monitor for airway patency and respiratory effort
What is the immediate nursing action if a patient with a tracheostomy shows signs of respiratory distress?✔✔ Check for tube obstruction and assess airway patency
What is the main indication for using suctioning?✔✔ Visible secretions or signs of airway obstruction
Why should you hyperoxygenate a patient before suctioning?✔✔ To prevent hypoxia during the procedure
What should be done if a tracheostomy tube is accidentally dislodged?✔✔ Call for help and insert a new sterile tube if trained 1 / 2
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What is the purpose of cuff inflation in a tracheostomy tube?✔✔ To prevent aspiration and ensure ventilation
What is the priority action before suctioning a tracheostomy?✔✔ Assess the patient’s oxygen saturation
How long should each suction pass last during tracheostomy suctioning?✔✔ No more than 10–15 seconds
What is the best position to place a conscious client in to promote optimal airway clearance?✔✔ High Fowler’s position
What type of oxygen delivery device delivers the most precise oxygen concentration?✔✔ Venturi mask
What is the primary purpose of an oropharyngeal airway?✔✔ To keep the upper airway open in unconscious patients
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