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Airway Management Proctored Test Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Why should suctioning be limited to 10–15 seconds at a time?✔✔ To prevent hypoxia and tissue trauma
What is the appropriate action if a patient begins coughing during suctioning?✔✔ Pause suctioning and allow the patient to recover
Why should a Yankauer suction device be used during oral suctioning?✔✔ It is designed to remove secretions from the mouth and throat safely
What is the proper technique when inserting a nasopharyngeal airway?✔✔ Lubricate the airway and insert gently along the nasal passage
What is the priority action if a tracheostomy tube becomes dislodged?✔✔ Call for help and insert a new sterile tracheostomy tube if trained
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What equipment must always be at the bedside of a patient with a tracheostomy?✔✔ Obturator, spare tracheostomy tube, suction setup, and ambu bag
What is the primary goal of airway management in a patient with respiratory distress?✔✔ To maintain a patent airway and promote adequate gas exchange
What is the correct patient position for oropharyngeal suctioning?✔✔ Semi-Fowler’s or High Fowler’s position
What should the nurse do before suctioning a tracheostomy?✔✔ Hyperoxygenate the patient
How can the nurse assess the effectiveness of suctioning a tracheostomy?✔✔ Listen for decreased crackles or improved breath sounds
What is the purpose of an oropharyngeal airway?✔✔ To keep the upper airway open in an unconscious patient
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