NSG 430 RESPIRATORY AIRWAY AND MECHANICAL VENTILATION MANAGEMENT. EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026

NSG 430 RESPIRATORY AIRWAY AND
MECHANICAL VENTILATION
MANAGEMENT. EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026




Artificial Airways: - ANS - Placement of a tube into the trachea, bypassing the upper airway
and laryngeal structures


- Creates artificial airway


Endotracheal Intubation (ET):
- Via mouth or nose past larynx


Tracheostomy:
- Via stoma in neck


Artificial Airway Indications: - ANS - Upper airway obstruction (e.g., tumor)


- Apnea


- High risk for aspiration



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, - Ineffective clearance of secretions


- Respiratory distress


Endotracheal Tube Intubation (ET): - ANS Airway can be secured rapidly


Larger-diameter tube can be used:


- Decreases work of breathing (WOB)
- Easier to remove secretions and perform bronchoscopy


Risks:
- Caution in Head and Neck Trauma (spinal cord injury)
- Difficulty if limited head and neck mobility
- Beware of Teeth can chipped or fall out
- Swallowing difficult
- Biting the tube: bite block
- Mouth care is a challenge


Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI): - ANS - Rapid, concurrent administration of sedative and
paralytic agents


- Decreases risks of aspiration and injury to patient


- Not indicated for cardiac arrest or difficult airway


- Monitor oxygenation status




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