Video laryngoscopy MCQs – Anesthesia

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: September 13, 2024

Video Laryngoscopy MCQs – Anesthesia

  1. What is the primary purpose of video laryngoscopy?
    a) To facilitate airway visualization and intubation
    b) To monitor heart rate
    c) To administer medication
    d) To provide oxygenationAnswer: a) To facilitate airway visualization and intubation
  2. Which component of the video laryngoscope provides the image display?
    a) Blade
    b) Light source
    c) Camera
    d) Suction channelAnswer: c) Camera
  3. Which type of video laryngoscope uses a flexible scope with a camera at the tip?
    a) Direct video laryngoscope
    b) Indirect video laryngoscope
    c) Rigid video laryngoscope
    d) Fiberoptic scopeAnswer: b) Indirect video laryngoscope
  4. What is the advantage of using video laryngoscopy over direct laryngoscopy?
    a) Better visualization of the airway
    b) Lower cost
    c) Simpler to use
    d) No need for intubationAnswer: a) Better visualization of the airway
  5. Which of the following is NOT a commonly used video laryngoscope?
    a) Glidescope
    b) McGrath Series 5
    c) Bullard laryngoscope
    d) AirtraqAnswer: c) Bullard laryngoscope
  6. In which situation is video laryngoscopy particularly useful?
    a) In patients with difficult airways
    b) In routine intubations
    c) For nasal endoscopy
    d) For spinal anesthesiaAnswer: a) In patients with difficult airways
  7. What is a key feature of the Glidescope video laryngoscope?
    a) It has a built-in suction channel
    b) It provides real-time video imaging
    c) It requires an external monitor
    d) It is a flexible scopeAnswer: b) It provides real-time video imaging
  8. How does video laryngoscopy improve intubation success rates?
    a) By providing a clearer view of the vocal cords
    b) By reducing the need for muscle relaxants
    c) By eliminating the need for sedation
    d) By increasing the size of the endotracheal tubeAnswer: a) By providing a clearer view of the vocal cords
  9. Which part of the video laryngoscope is typically disposable?
    a) Camera
    b) Blade
    c) Light source
    d) MonitorAnswer: b) Blade
  10. What is a common limitation of video laryngoscopy?
    a) High cost
    b) Requires additional training
    c) Not effective in all patients
    d) Difficult to use in emergenciesAnswer: a) High cost
  11. Which type of blade is used in the McGrath Series 5 video laryngoscope?
    a) Straight blade
    b) Curved blade
    c) Flexible blade
    d) Double bladeAnswer: b) Curved blade
  12. How does the Airtraq video laryngoscope differ from traditional video laryngoscopes?
    a) It has a built-in airway channel
    b) It uses a disposable blade
    c) It provides a 2D image
    d) It is designed for flexible intubationAnswer: a) It has a built-in airway channel
  13. Which of the following is an advantage of using a video laryngoscope in pediatric patients?
    a) Easier visualization of small airways
    b) Less need for sedation
    c) Reduces the risk of airway trauma
    d) Simpler device operationAnswer: a) Easier visualization of small airways
  14. What should be monitored to ensure proper placement of the endotracheal tube during video laryngoscopy?
    a) The image of the vocal cords
    b) The color of the tube
    c) The length of the tube
    d) The position of the patientAnswer: a) The image of the vocal cords
  15. Which video laryngoscope is known for its ability to provide high-definition video imaging?
    a) Glidescope
    b) McGrath Series 5
    c) Airtraq
    d) C-MACAnswer: d) C-MAC
  16. What is the typical use of the light source in video laryngoscopy?
    a) To illuminate the airway for visualization
    b) To heat the endotracheal tube
    c) To measure airway pressure
    d) To administer anesthesiaAnswer: a) To illuminate the airway for visualization
  17. Which of the following is NOT a common feature of modern video laryngoscopes?
    a) Wireless connectivity
    b) Integrated camera
    c) Disposable blades
    d) Built-in ventilation systemsAnswer: d) Built-in ventilation systems
  18. How can video laryngoscopy aid in teaching and training?
    a) By providing visual feedback to trainees
    b) By reducing the number of practice attempts
    c) By eliminating the need for supervision
    d) By simplifying the intubation procedureAnswer: a) By providing visual feedback to trainees
  19. Which of the following is a benefit of the flexible blade design in some video laryngoscopes?
    a) Allows for easier adjustment of the blade angle
    b) Provides a clearer image of the vocal cords
    c) Reduces the overall size of the device
    d) Eliminates the need for a cameraAnswer: a) Allows for easier adjustment of the blade angle
  20. What is the primary concern when using video laryngoscopy in patients with cervical spine injuries?
    a) Movement of the neck
    b) Size of the endotracheal tube
    c) Depth of intubation
    d) Cuff inflation pressureAnswer: a) Movement of the neck
  21. Which video laryngoscope is known for its single-use, disposable blades?
    a) Glidescope
    b) McGrath Series 5
    c) Airtraq
    d) C-MACAnswer: c) Airtraq
  22. Which of the following best describes the image quality provided by most video laryngoscopes?
    a) Low resolution
    b) High definition
    c) Monochrome
    d) Variable based on modelAnswer: b) High definition
  23. What is a critical step to ensure proper use of video laryngoscopy in an emergency?
    a) Familiarity with the device’s features
    b) Reducing the amount of sedation
    c) Using a smaller endotracheal tube
    d) Performing a rapid sequence inductionAnswer: a) Familiarity with the device’s features
  24. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using video laryngoscopy in difficult airways?
    a) Enhanced visualization of the airway
    b) Increased ease of intubation
    c) Reduction in the need for muscle relaxants
    d) Decreased risk of airway traumaAnswer: c) Reduction in the need for muscle relaxants
  25. Which component of video laryngoscopy is responsible for capturing the visual image?
    a) Light source
    b) Camera
    c) Blade
    d) MonitorAnswer: b) Camera
  26. What should be done if the video laryngoscope does not provide a clear image of the airway?
    a) Adjust the light source
    b) Replace the camera
    c) Change the blade size
    d) Reposition the patientAnswer: a) Adjust the light source
  27. How can video laryngoscopy improve patient safety during intubation?
    a) By allowing better visualization of anatomical structures
    b) By increasing the speed of intubation
    c) By reducing the need for preoxygenation
    d) By minimizing the use of muscle relaxantsAnswer: a) By allowing better visualization of anatomical structures
  28. Which video laryngoscope model is specifically designed to work with various blade sizes and shapes?
    a) Glidescope
    b) McGrath Series 5
    c) C-MAC
    d) AirtraqAnswer: c) C-MAC
  29. Which type of video laryngoscope blade is typically used for pediatric patients?
    a) Large curved blade
    b) Small straight blade
    c) Small curved blade
    d) Rigid bladeAnswer: c) Small curved blade
  30. What feature of video laryngoscopes helps to avoid direct line-of-sight issues during intubation?
    a) Integrated camera
    b) Wireless technology
    c) Adjustable light source
    d) Flexible bladeAnswer: a) Integrated camera
  31. Which of the following video laryngoscope models is known for having a high degree of portability?
    a) Glidescope
    b) McGrath Series 5
    c) Airtraq
    d) C-MACAnswer: b) McGrath Series 5
  32. In which scenario is it most critical to use video laryngoscopy?
    a) Routine intubation in healthy patients
    b) Emergency intubation in patients with suspected difficult airways
    c) Outpatient surgery
    d) Elective intubation under general anesthesiaAnswer: b) Emergency intubation in patients with suspected difficult airways
  33. Which of the following is a common challenge with video laryngoscopy?
    a) Device malfunction
    b) Cost of the equipment
    c) Lack of training
    d) Difficulty in maintaining sterilityAnswer: b) Cost of the equipment
  34. What is the role of the monitor in video laryngoscopy?
    a) To display the real-time image of the airway
    b) To provide illumination
    c) To control the camera settings
    d) To measure endotracheal tube positionAnswer: a) To display the real-time image of the airway
  35. Which video laryngoscope is known for having a compact design for easier maneuverability?
    a) Glidescope
    b) McGrath Series 5
    c) Airtraq
    d) C-MACAnswer: a) Glidescope
  36. What is a key advantage of the McGrath Series 5 over other video laryngoscopes?
    a) Built-in video recording capability
    b) Disposable blade design
    c) High-definition video quality
    d) Integrated suction systemAnswer: c) High-definition video quality
  37. Which video laryngoscope is designed with a disposable blade for enhanced infection control?
    a) Glidescope
    b) McGrath Series 5
    c) Airtraq
    d) C-MACAnswer: c) Airtraq
  38. What is a critical consideration when using video laryngoscopy in patients with limited neck mobility?
    a) Device size and flexibility
    b) Duration of intubation
    c) Type of sedative used
    d) Depth of anesthesiaAnswer: a) Device size and flexibility
  39. Which video laryngoscope is known for its ease of use in both adults and pediatric patients?
    a) Glidescope
    b) McGrath Series 5
    c) Airtraq
    d) C-MACAnswer: d) C-MAC
  40. What is the most common reason for video laryngoscope failure during intubation?
    a) Inadequate visualization due to poor camera quality
    b) Incorrect blade size
    c) Device mechanical failure
    d) Inadequate sedationAnswer: a) Inadequate visualization due to poor camera quality
  41. Which of the following is a recommended practice when using video laryngoscopy?
    a) Regular calibration of the camera
    b) Using the device in all types of intubations
    c) Avoiding preoperative assessment of airway
    d) Using the device without any trainingAnswer: a) Regular calibration of the camera
  42. Which video laryngoscope is known for its reusable blades?
    a) Glidescope
    b) McGrath Series 5
    c) Airtraq
    d) C-MACAnswer: d) C-MAC
  43. What should be done if a clear image is not visible during video laryngoscopy?
    a) Adjust the camera angle
    b) Change the endotracheal tube
    c) Reposition the patient
    d) Increase sedationAnswer: a) Adjust the camera angle
  44. Which type of video laryngoscope blade is typically preferred for patients with a high risk of difficult airway?
    a) Rigid blade
    b) Flexible blade
    c) Large curved blade
    d) Small straight bladeAnswer: b) Flexible blade
  45. What feature of video laryngoscopes aids in reducing the need for multiple intubation attempts?
    a) Real-time video imaging
    b) Adjustable light source
    c) Disposable blades
    d) Integrated suctionAnswer: a) Real-time video imaging
  46. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using video laryngoscopy?
    a) Improved visualization
    b) Increased complexity of use
    c) Reduced incidence of intubation-related trauma
    d) Enhanced teaching and training opportunitiesAnswer: b) Increased complexity of use
  47. Which video laryngoscope is especially noted for its high portability and ease of use?
    a) Glidescope
    b) McGrath Series 5
    c) Airtraq
    d) C-MACAnswer: b) McGrath Series 5
  48. What is a common feature of video laryngoscopes used in emergency settings?
    a) Disposable components
    b) Built-in recording systems
    c) High-definition imaging
    d) Multiple size optionsAnswer: c) High-definition imaging
  49. Which video laryngoscope model is designed with an integrated camera and light source?
    a) Glidescope
    b) McGrath Series 5
    c) Airtraq
    d) C-MACAnswer: d) C-MAC
  50. How should a video laryngoscope be prepared for use before intubation?
    a) Ensure the battery is charged and the camera is functioning
    b) Sterilize the blade only
    c) Check the suction system
    d) Preload the endotracheal tubeAnswer: a) Ensure the battery is charged and the camera is functioning

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