Exam Preview for 1878: Artificial Airways: An Introduction August 2

Artificial Airways: An Introduction

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. The most commonly used is the Passy - Muir Valve (PMV), which contains a __________ valve that opens on inhalation and closes on exhalation, allowing the air to pass through the vocal cords for speech. Pressurized Spring controlled Two-way One-way
2. Which type of trach is a contraindication for a speaking valve? Shiley Flex Shiley XLT Bivona TTS Bivona Fome-Cuf
3. Which of the following is an emergency management strategy for a patient with a laryngectomy? If the patient is in distress, the lary tube should be removed and place mask on the stoma Call for emergency response team If the patient needs to be placed on a ventilator, a cuffed trach will be inserted All of the above are strategies
4. Which of the following is an indication for a speaking valve? FiO2 is greater than 80% Patient can tolerate cuff deflation PEEP of +12 Inadequate upper airway patency
5. Which of the following is a disadvantage to a tracheostomy? Cough Voice Defecation All of the above are disadvantages