Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty Practice Questions

Question 1

Modified Mallampati grading is used in assessment of -

Accepted Answer

Difficulty of intubation

Answer

Obstruction of the airway

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Aspiration-related death

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Endotracheal intubation procedure

Question 2

The safest initial approach to open the airway of a patient with maxillofacial trauma is:

Accepted Answer

Jaw thrust technique

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Head tilt-chin lift

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Head lift-neck lift

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Heimlich procedure

Question 3

Laser uvulopalatoplasty is indicated for which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

Obstructive sleep apnea

Answer

Pharyngotonsillitis

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Cleft palate

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Stammering

Question 4

Which of the following statements about obstructive sleep apnea is false?

Accepted Answer

Contraction of pharyngeal muscles can worsen obstruction

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Apnea is associated with high respiratory effort

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Apnea is associated with fall in SpO2

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Apnea is associated with sudden awakening

Question 5

All are absolute indications of tonsillectomy except which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Chronic tonsillitis

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Peritonsillar abscess

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Tonsils causing obstructive sleep apnea

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Suspicious malignancy

Question 6

Which of the following is not a complication of maxillary sinus lavage and insufflation?

Accepted Answer

Facial nerve injury

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Orbital injury

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Epistaxis

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Air embolism

Question 7

Which is incorrect about the instrument shown?

Accepted Answer

Uses a draffin bipod stand

Answer

Boyle Davis gag

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Used in uvulopalatopharyngoplasty

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Used to perform procedures on the tongue

Question 8

What is Muller's maneuver?

Accepted Answer

The reverse of Valsalva's maneuver

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Forceful expiration against a closed glottis

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Forceful inspiration against a closed glottis

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Forceful expiration against an open glottis

Question 9

The Epworth Sleepiness Scale is used for assessing:

Accepted Answer

Sleep apnea

Answer

Body mass index

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Vital capacity in postoperative patients

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Risk of embolism in perioperative patients

Question 10

What is the minimum duration of apnea that defines Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS)?

Accepted Answer

Greater than 10 seconds

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Greater than 20 seconds

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Greater than 30 seconds

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Greater than 60 seconds

Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty — MCQs

Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty — MCQs

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