Question 1
What is the primary anatomical site of upper airway collapse in most adult patients with obstructive sleep apnea?
Correct Answer:
Retropalatal and retroglossal regions of the pharynx
Question 2
A patient's tonsils completely fill the oropharynx and obstruct more than 75% of the airway. What tonsil grade does this represent?
Correct Answer:
Grade 4
Question 3
When the patient opens the mouth widely with tongue protruded, only the hard palate is visible. What is the Mallampati classification?
Correct Answer:
Class IV
Question 4
Which muscle is the primary upper airway dilator that maintains pharyngeal patency during inspiration?
Correct Answer:
Genioglossus
Question 5
The Friedman tongue position classification is most analogous to which other clinical assessment?
Correct Answer:
Mallampati classification
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