ACLS Airway Management & Ventilation 2

Question 1

What is the primary sign of gastric inflation during bag-mask ventilation?

Accepted Answer

Increasing abdominal distension

Answer

Visible chest rise with each breath

Answer

Decreased airway resistance felt in the bag

Answer

Improved SpO2 readings

Question 2

What is the recommended pre-oxygenation approach before attempting endotracheal intubation in ACLS?

Accepted Answer

Non-rebreather mask at 15 L/min for 3 minutes

Answer

Nasal cannula at 2 L/min for 1 minute

Answer

Room air for 2 minutes

Answer

Simple face mask at 8 L/min for 1 minute

Question 3

What is the Sellick maneuver and its purpose during endotracheal intubation?

Accepted Answer

Backward pressure on the cricoid to occlude the esophagus and reduce aspiration risk

Answer

Upward pressure on the thyroid to improve vocal cord view

Answer

Jaw thrust to open the airway prior to laryngoscopy

Answer

Downward tongue depression to visualize the glottis

Question 4

For a patient with a mature tracheostomy in cardiac arrest, what is the first step in airway management?

Accepted Answer

Attempt ventilation directly through the tracheostomy stoma

Answer

Insert an oropharyngeal airway

Answer

Perform orotracheal intubation through the mouth

Answer

Apply a face mask over the mouth and nose

Question 5

During CPR, a sudden and sustained rise in ETCO2 from 15 to 40 mmHg most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

Return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)

Answer

Worsening cardiac output

Answer

Correct ETT placement confirmation

Answer

Accidental hyperventilation

Question 6

What is the maximum recommended duration of a single endotracheal intubation attempt before resuming ventilation?

Accepted Answer

10 seconds

Answer

20 seconds

Answer

30 seconds

Answer

45 seconds

Question 7

Which device can provide a definitive airway for ventilation without requiring direct visualization of the vocal cords?

Accepted Answer

King LT supraglottic airway

Answer

Oropharyngeal airway (OPA)

Answer

Nasopharyngeal airway (NPA)

Answer

Magill forceps