Airway assessment: Wilson risk score: practice question

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Anaesthesia · Airway assessment: Wilson risk score

Sample item

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Wilson risk sum score for difficult intubation?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Mallampati class

The Wilson score has five components: weight, head and neck movement, jaw movement, receding mandible and buck teeth. Each is scored 0 to 2, and a total of 2 or more predicts difficulty.

Option by option

  • A. Body weight

    Weight is one of the five Wilson components.

  • B. Buck teeth

    Buck teeth are one of the five components.

  • C. Receding mandible

    A receding mandible is one of the five components.

  • D. Mallampati class (correct)

    Correct. Mallampati class is a separate test and not part of the Wilson score.

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What is the answer to this Anaesthesia question?

The best answer is D, Mallampati class. The Wilson score has five components: weight, head and neck movement, jaw movement, receding mandible and buck teeth.

Why is "Body weight" not the answer?

Weight is one of the five Wilson components.

Why is "Buck teeth" not the answer?

Buck teeth are one of the five components.

Why is "Receding mandible" not the answer?

A receding mandible is one of the five components.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Airway assessment: Wilson risk score in Anaesthesia. Each is scored 0 to 2, and a total of 2 or more predicts difficulty.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as a multi-step question: it asks you to combine more than one idea. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Airway assessment: Wilson risk score?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

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