Free BCEN Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) Practice Question

Facial trauma is the correct answer because it can cause significant swelling, bleeding, and disruption of normal airway anatomy, making intubation or securing the airway more challenging. Obesity, while also complicating airway management, primarily involves issues with positioning and mask ventilation rather than the acute challenges seen with facial trauma. Hyperventilation is less directly associated with mechanical difficulties in airway management, although it can complicate the overall clinical picture. Allergic reactions can result in airway edema but are less commonly encountered compared to trauma situations in emergency transports.