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Anajune7

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What is the average distance from the tip of a properly positioned oral endotracheal tube to the incisors of an adult man?
 
  a. 16 to 18 cm
  b. 19 to 21 cm
  c. 21 to 23 cm
  d. 24 to 26 cm

Question 2

During oral intubation of an adult, the endotracheal tube should be advanced into the trachea about how far?
 
  a. Until its cuff has passed the cords
  b. Just far enough so that the tube cuff is no longer visible
  c. Until its cuff has passed the cords by 2 to 3 in
  d. Until its tip has passed the cords by 2 to 3 cm



Chelseyj.hasty

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
As indicated in Table 36-2 the average length from the teeth (incisors) to the tip of a properly po-sitioned oral endotracheal tube in males is between 21 and 23 cm.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Once you see the tube tip pass through the glottis, advance it until the cuff has passed the vocal cords.



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