Final 3

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What distinguishes the Miller blade from the Macintosh blade?

The Miller blade is longer than the Macintosh blade.

The Miller blade is curved while the Macintosh blade is straight.

The Miller blade is used for infants and the Macintosh blade for adults.

The Miller blade lifts the epiglottis directly, while the Macintosh blade is placed in vallecula. (correct)

What is the typical cuff pressure range for an ETT?

10-20 cmH2O

30-40 cmH2O

15-25 cmH2O

20-30 cmH2O (correct)

Which method is NOT used to confirm ETT tube placement?

CO2 detector

X-Ray

Auscultation of lungs

Measuring blood pressure (correct)

What is one of the main advantages of intubation?

Improves ventilation Signup and view all the answers

What is an appropriate suction pressure range for infants?

80 - 100 mmHg Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a contraindication for suctioning?

Epiglottitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the suction catheter size formula based on ETT size?

(ETT size x 2) - 2 Signup and view all the answers

What does a normal EtCO2 reading indicate in the context of intubation and ventilation?

Successful intubation and ventilation with good chest compressions Signup and view all the answers

What is one method of confirming endotracheal tube placement that is not one of the two most definitive methods?

Moisture in tube Signup and view all the answers

Which blade is primarily designed to lift the epiglottis directly during intubation?

Miller blade Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range for end-tidal CO2 (EtCO2) readings?

35 to 45 torr Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a step in preparing a patient for intubation?

Setting initial suction pressure Signup and view all the answers

Which suction pressure range is appropriate for adults?

100-150 cmH2O Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of performing endotracheal intubation?

It allows for drug administration directly. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following truly describes the method of sample collection for Culture and Sensitivity (C&S)?

Using a Lukens Tube Signup and view all the answers

What is the suction catheter size formula based on the endotracheal tube size?

(ETT size x 2) - 2 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following confirms the endotracheal tube placement by measuring carbon dioxide levels?

End-tidal CO₂ (EtCO₂) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum recommended suctioning duration for adults?

10 seconds Signup and view all the answers

Suction pressure for children should typically be set between which of the following ranges?

100-120 mmHg Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary advantage of using a closed circuit during intubation?

Allows direct drug administration without interruption Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following patient conditions would be a contraindication for suctioning?

Epiglottitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of using a Lukens Tube during sputum collection?

To minimize contamination of the sample Signup and view all the answers

The typical cuff pressures for an ETT should be maintained within what range?

20 to 30 cmH₂O Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended formula for determining the size of the suction catheter based on ETT size?

(ETT size × 2) - 2 Signup and view all the answers