During intubation, the intubator should stand in which of the ...

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During intubation, the intubator should stand in which of the following positions?
 
  a. As close as possible to the patient
  b. Approximately 2 feet away from the pa-tient's mouth
  c. As far away from the patient's mouth as possible
  d. Far enough away from the mouth to allow binocular vision

Question 2

The position that best facilitates the insertion of an oral endotracheal tube is the _____ position.
 
  a. Chin lift c. Neutral head
  b. Sniffing d. Jaw thrust

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Manipulation of the endotracheal tube into the trachea can be facilitated by the proper position of the intubator with respect to the patient. The intubator's head should be far enough away from the patient's mouth to allow binocular vision, as seen in Figure 5-34, A. When the intubator is too close, the clinician's depth perception is compromised.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The sniffing position is ideal for opening up the upper airway and aligning the trachea for intuba-tion. The chin lift or jaw thrust should be used to open the airway of a patient with cervical spine injuries. The neutral head position is most appropriate for blind nasal intubation.

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