Author Question: What two directions can the distal tip of a flexible bronchoscope be flexed? a. Up to 90 degree ... (Read 140 times)

123654777 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

What two directions can the distal tip of a flexible bronchoscope be flexed?

a. Up to 90 degree in ante-flexion and up to 30 degree in retro-flexion positions
b. Up to 270 degree in ante-flexion and up to 220 degree in retro-flexion positions
c. Up to 180 degree in ante-flexion and up to 90 degree in retro-flexion positions
d. Up to 180 degree in ante-flexion and up to 130 degree in retro-flexion positions

Question 2

What is the optimal position of the endotracheal tube following intubation as seen on the chest radiograph?

a. 1 to 2 cm above the carina
b. 3 to 4 cm above the carina
c. 5 to 7 cm above the carina
d. In the upper third of the carina

gcook · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The distal tip of flexible bronchoscope can be flexed in two directions up to 180 degree in ante-flexion and up to 130 degree in retro-flexion positions.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Goodman and Putman suggest that when the head and neck are in the neutral position, the endo-tracheal tube should be midtrachea (5 to 7 cm from the carina).