Medical Emergencies In the Dental Office 6th Edition by Stanley F. Malamed – Test Bank

Chapter 11: Foreign Body Airway Obstruction

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. When objects are swallowed they usually become lodged in the:
a. larynx and obstruct the trachea
b. gastrointestinal tract
c. left main stem bronchi
d. right main stem bronchi

2. Swallowed objects that enter the gastrointestinal tract have produced:
a. peritoneal abscess
b. pneumonia
c. peritonitis
d. A, B, and C
e. A and C

3. Use of a rubber dam is recommended in all possible situations; however, it is not feasible for ________ procedures.
a. oral surgery
b. operative dentistry
c. periodontal
d. A, B, and C
e. A and C

4. A pharyngeal curtain may be created by __________ across the posterior portion of the oral cavity.
a. ligating with dental floss
b. spreading gauze pads
c. placing a saliva ejector
d. placing a portion of the patient’s bib

5. ___________ are the best device for retrieval of large and small objects from the distal regions of the oral cavity.
a. Cotton pliers
b. Hemostats
c. Needle holders
d. Intubation forceps

6. When an object enters the oropharynx of a patient seated in the supine position and is still visible:
a. immediately put the chair into the most forward position and encourage the patient to sit up.
b. tell the patient to stand up and jump up and down
c. move the chair into a more reclined position while the assistant picks up intubation forceps
d. move the chair into a more reclined position while the assistant calls EMS

7. If an object is swallowed, which medical specialty should be consulted first?
a. gastroenterology
b. pulmonology
c. anesthesiology
d. radiology

8. Signs and symptoms that an object has entered the trachea include:
a. vomiting
b. sudden onset of coughing, choking, or wheezing
c. hoarseness
d. gastroesophageal reflux disease

9. When it can be presumed that a foreign body has entered the trachea, the patient should:
a. sit straight up
b. be placed in the Trendelenburg position
c. be placed in the left lateral decubitus position
d. be placed in the right lateral decubitus position

10. “Crowing” sound is associated with:
a. complete airway obstruction
b. partial airway obstruction with good air flow
c. partial airway obstruction with poor air exchange
d. B and C

Chapter 11: Foreign Body Airway Obstruction

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. ANS: B
2. ANS: E
3. ANS: E
4. ANS: B

5. ANS: D
6. ANS: C
7. ANS: D
8. ANS: B
9. ANS: C
10. ANS: C