Tracheostomy and Foreign Bodies of the Air and Food Passages
- Previous year questions on Tracheostomy and Foreign Bodies of the Air and Food Passages for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the ENT section of the exam.
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- 29 live questions in Tracheostomy and Foreign Bodies of the Air and Food Passages.
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Q1.Topical Mitomycin C is useful in treatment of
- AAngiofibroma
- BTracheal stenosis✓ Correct answer
- CSkull base Osteomyelitis
- DLaryngeal carcinoma
Q2.A foreign body usually gets arrested in which pa of esophagus?
- ACardiac pa of the esophagus
- BIn the middle third of the esophagus
- CBelow the cricopharynx
- DAbove the cricopharynx✓ Correct answer
Q3.Tracheostomy indication is:
- AVocal cord replacement
- BPharynx replacement
- CTracheomalacia
- DForeign body obstructing airway✓ Correct answer
Q4.High tracheostomy is done in:
- AVocal coed palsy
- BLaryngeal carcinoma✓ Correct answer
- CSubglottic stenosis
- DLaryngomalacia
Q5.Tracheostomy reduces dead space by -
- ABy-passing upper airway✓ Correct answer
- BIncreasing V/Q ratio
- CRaising airflow resistance
- DBy all of the above mechanisms
Q6.Dead space is reduced in tracheostomy by
- A5-10%
- B15-20%
- C20-30%
- D30 - 50%✓ Correct answer
Q7.Swiping of oral cavity not to be done in foreign body ingestion in children because
- AOral cavity small and inability to clear
- BLeads to in advertently pushing of foreign body deep into respiratory system✓ Correct answer
- CShould be done
- DNone of the above
Q8.All of the following are indications for tracheostomy except ?
- AComa after head injury
- BMaxillofacial injury
- CBilateral abductor palsy
- DSuperior laryngeal nerve palsy✓ Correct answer
Q9.Tracheostomy will:
- AIncrease dead air space
- BIncrease respiratory resistance
- CDecrease respiratory work✓ Correct answer
- DCause obstruction in respiration
Q10.A patient of carcinoma larynx with stridor presents in casualty, immediate management is -
- APlanned tracheostomy
- BImmediate tracheostomy✓ Correct answer
- CHigh dose steroid
- DIntubate, give bronchodilator and wait for 12 hours, if no response, proceed to tracheostomy
Answer key
Q1: B. Tracheal stenosis; Q2: D. Above the cricopharynx; Q3: D. Foreign body obstructing airway; Q4: B. Laryngeal carcinoma; Q5: A. By-passing upper airway; Q6: D. 30 - 50%; Q7: B. Leads to in advertently pushing of foreign body deep into respiratory system; Q8: D. Superior laryngeal nerve palsy; Q9: C. Decrease respiratory work; Q10: B. Immediate tracheostomy.
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