Question 1

What airway topics are tested most on the TMC?

Accepted Answer

High-yield airway topics include endotracheal tube placement, cuff pressure, tracheostomy care, suctioning, humidification, secretion clearance, and extubation readiness.

Question 2

What is the target cuff pressure for an endotracheal tube?

Accepted Answer

A common target range is about 20 to 25 cmH2O. The goal is to reduce aspiration risk while avoiding excessive pressure on the tracheal mucosa.

Question 3

How do you confirm correct ETT placement?

Accepted Answer

Use waveform capnography, observe chest rise, auscultate breath sounds, and confirm depth with chest radiograph.

Question 4

When is a patient ready for extubation?

Accepted Answer

The patient should have stable oxygenation, adequate ventilation, successful spontaneous breathing, manageable secretions, airway protection, and hemodynamic stability.

Airway Care TMC Practice Questions