Preoperative Preparation Practice Test

What measures support preparation for potential difficult airway intraoperatively?

Have difficult airway cart ready, plan alternate airway strategies, consider awake fiberoptic intubation if indicated, and ensure experienced personnel Ignore airway plan Rely on assumption of easy airway Use only standard laryngoscope and no alternatives

Correct Answer:

Have difficult airway cart ready, plan alternate airway strategies, consider awake fiberoptic intubation if indicated, and ensure experienced personnel

Explanation:

Preparation and contingency planning for a potentially difficult airway during intraoperative anesthesia is essential for patient safety. A ready difficult airway cart provides immediate access to alternative devices and techniques; planning alternate airway strategies sets a clear sequence of steps if one method fails; considering awake fiberoptic intubation when indicated helps maintain spontaneous ventilation and oxygenation when airway anatomy is uncertain; and involving experienced personnel improves decision-making and execution under challenging conditions. In contrast, skipping an airway plan, assuming an easy airway, or relying only on a standard laryngoscope without backups leaves little room to safely manage a difficult airway.

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