Exam Preview for 1100: Basics in Pediatric Airway Surgery for the R

Basics in Pediatric Airway Surgery for the Respiratory Care Practitioner

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1. Laryngeal and tracheal pathology targeting airway reconstruction include: Glottic stenosis Subglottic stenosis Laryngeal clefts All of the above
2. According to Bernouilli’s Law, as velocity increases, the pressure on the wall of the lumen will: Rapidly expand Stay the same Increase Decrease
3. When using the Meyers-Cotton Subglottic Grading System, Grade I classification is: No obstruction to 50% obstruction 51-70% 71-99% 100%
4. For infants, who are diagnosed with bilateral true vocal cord paralysis, which of the following surgical option may be considered? Oxygen Anterior posterior cricoid split Paralytics Endolumenal
5. During the respiratory effort, Bernouilli’s Principle indicates obstruction commonly generates a ______________ pressure differential. 40-100 mm Hg 120-140 mm Hg 20-30 mm Hg 10-20 mm Hg