Airway Management

Learning objectives (34)

1. Demonstrate how to assist a patient with ventilations using the bag-mask device. (pp 464–467, Skill Drill 11-9) 16. Demonstrate the use of an automatic transport ventilator to assi — Knowledge/skills objective (printed page 417); confirm wording in your course copy.
2. Demonstrate how to operate a suction unit — Knowledge/skills objective (printed page 417); confirm wording in your course copy.
3. Demonstrate how to perform the jaw-thrust maneuver — Knowledge/skills objective (printed page 417); confirm wording in your course copy.
4. Demonstrate how to place an oxygen cylinder into service. (pp 455–457, Skill Drill 11-7) 12. Demonstrate the use of a partial rebreathing mask in providing supplemental oxygen ther — Knowledge/skills objective (printed page 417); confirm wording in your course copy.
5. Demonstrate the use of a Venturi mask in providing supplemental oxygen therapy to patients — Knowledge/skills objective (printed page 417); confirm wording in your course copy.
6. Demonstrate the use of a humidifier in providing supplemental oxygen therapy to patients — Knowledge/skills objective (printed page 417); confirm wording in your course copy.
7. Demonstrate use of pulse oximetry. (pp 435–436, Skill Drill 11-1) 2. Demonstrate how to position the unconscious patient. (pp 439–440, Skill Drill 11-2) 3. Demonstrate how to perfo — Knowledge/skills objective (printed page 417); confirm wording in your course copy.
8. Describe how to measure and insert a nasopharyngeal (nasal) airway — Knowledge/skills objective (printed page 416); confirm wording in your course copy.
9. Describe how to perform mouth-to-mouth or mouth-to-mask ventilation — Knowledge/skills objective (printed page 417); confirm wording in your course copy.
10. Describe how to perform the head tilt–chin lift maneuver — Knowledge/skills objective (printed page 416); confirm wording in your course copy.
11. Describe how to perform the jaw-thrust maneuver — Knowledge/skills objective (printed page 416); confirm wording in your course copy.
12. Describe the assessment and care of a patient with apnea — Knowledge/skills objective (printed page 416); confirm wording in your course copy.
13. Describe the four-step process of assisting with advanced life support (ALS) skills — Knowledge/skills objective (printed page 417); confirm wording in your course copy.
14. Describe the importance of giving supplemental oxygen to patients who are hypoxic — Knowledge/skills objective (printed page 417); confirm wording in your course copy.
15. Describe the indications for using a humidifier during supplemental oxygen therapy — Knowledge/skills objective (printed page 417); confirm wording in your course copy.
16. Describe the indications for using a nasal cannula rather than a nonrebreathing face mask — Knowledge/skills objective (printed page 417); confirm wording in your course copy.
17. Describe the major structures of the respiratory system — Knowledge/skills objective (printed page 416); confirm wording in your course copy.
18. Describe the signs associated with adequate and inadequate artificial ventilation — Knowledge/skills objective (printed page 417); confirm wording in your course copy.
19. Describe the signs that indicate a complication with an intubated patient — Knowledge/skills objective (printed page 417); confirm wording in your course copy.
20. Describe the six steps of the BE MAGIC intubation procedure — Knowledge/skills objective (printed page 417); confirm wording in your course copy.
21. Describe the use of a one- or two-person bag-mask device — Knowledge/skills objective (printed page 417); confirm wording in your course copy.
22. Describe the use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) — Knowledge/skills objective (printed page 417); confirm wording in your course copy.
23. Discuss the basics of how oxygen is stored and the various hazards associated with its use — Knowledge/skills objective (printed page 417); confirm wording in your course copy.
24. Discuss the importance of preoxygenation when performing endotracheal (ET) intubation — Knowledge/skills objective (printed page 417); confirm wording in your course copy.
25. Discuss the physiology of breathing — Knowledge/skills objective (printed page 416); confirm wording in your course copy.
26. Explain how to assess for a patent airway — Knowledge/skills objective (printed page 416); confirm wording in your course copy.
27. Explain how to assess for adequate and inadequate respiration, including the use of pulse oximetry — Knowledge/skills objective (printed page 416); confirm wording in your course copy.
28. Explain how to measure and insert an oropharyngeal (oral) airway — Knowledge/skills objective (printed page 416); confirm wording in your course copy.
29. Explain how to recognize and care for a foreign body airway obstruction — Knowledge/skills objective (printed page 417); confirm wording in your course copy.
30. Explain the importance of and techniques for suctioning — Knowledge/skills objective (printed page 416); confirm wording in your course copy.
31. Explain the use of a nonrebreathing mask and the oxygen flow requirements for its use — Knowledge/skills objective (printed page 417); confirm wording in your course copy.
32. Explain the use of the recovery position to maintain a clear airway — Knowledge/skills objective (printed page 417); confirm wording in your course copy.
33. Give the signs of adequate breathing — Knowledge/skills objective (printed page 416); confirm wording in your course copy.
34. Give the signs of inadequate breathing — Knowledge/skills objective (printed page 416); confirm wording in your course copy.

Vocabulary (12)

Hypoxia

A deficiency of oxygen reaching the body's tissues, which can quickly damage the brain, heart, and other organs.

Apnea

The absence of breathing for a period of time.

Cyanosis

A bluish discoloration of the skin, lips, or nail beds caused by low oxygen levels in the blood.

Stridor

A high-pitched, harsh sound during breathing, usually from partial obstruction of the upper airway.

Bag-mask device (BVM)

A handheld resuscitator with a self-inflating bag and one-way valve used to deliver positive-pressure ventilation through a sealed mask.

Oropharyngeal airway (OPA)

A rigid, curved plastic device inserted into the mouth of an unresponsive patient without a gag reflex to keep the tongue from blocking the airway.

Nasopharyngeal airway (NPA)

A soft tube inserted through one nostril into the pharynx to maintain an open airway in a patient who has a gag reflex.

Yankauer suction tip

A rigid suction tip used to clear blood, vomit, and secretions from the mouth and oropharynx.

Pulse oximetry

A noninvasive measurement of the percentage of hemoglobin saturated with oxygen (SpO₂), usually from a fingertip sensor.

Tidal volume

The volume of air moved into or out of the lungs during a single normal breath.

Gag reflex

A protective reflex contraction of the throat that prevents foreign objects from entering the airway when the back of the throat is stimulated.

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Sequence practice (2 puzzles on Quiz Me)

Quick fire sample (11 of 11 on Quiz Me)