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Airway Management Post Test- Skills Modules 3.0 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the purpose of an incentive spirometer?✔✔ To encourage deep breathing and prevent atelectasis
What is the best indicator that suctioning is effective?✔✔ Breath sounds are clear and oxygen saturation improves
Why should suctioning be done only when necessary?✔✔ To avoid trauma and hypoxia
What is the purpose of a Yankauer suction device?✔✔ To clear oral secretions in the mouth and pharynx
What should be at the bedside of a patient with a tracheostomy at all times? 1 / 2
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✔✔ Obturator and extra tracheostomy tube
Why must sterile technique be used during tracheostomy suctioning?✔✔ To prevent infection of the lower airway
What is the most reliable way to verify placement of an endotracheal tube after intubation?✔✔ Check end-tidal CO₂ levels
What is the purpose of a cuff on an endotracheal or tracheostomy tube?✔✔ To prevent aspiration and ensure effective ventilation
What should a nurse do before suctioning a patient through a tracheostomy tube?✔✔ Hyperoxygenate the patient
How long should each suction pass last during tracheostomy suctioning?✔✔ No more than 10–15 seconds
What is the correct position for a conscious patient who requires oropharyngeal suctioning?
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