Author Question: A plastic or rubber tube that is inserted through the nares or mouth past the epiglottis and vocal ... (Read 111 times)

armygirl · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A plastic or rubber tube that is inserted through the nares or mouth past the epiglottis and vocal cords to maintain an airway is known as an ___________.

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Question 2

In the event of cardiopulmonary arrest, all patients receive CPR unless otherwise indicated in the patient's _________________.

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zogaridan · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

endotracheal (ET) tube
An ET tube is inserted through the nares (nasal ET tube) or the mouth (oral ET tube) past the epiglottis and vocal cords, into the trachea . ET tubes usually are made of plastic or rubber.

Answer to Question 2

advance directive
Unless otherwise indicated within a patient's advance directive or a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) physician's order, all patients receive CPR in the event of an arrest.