Author Question: Ideally, the distal tip of a properly positioned endotracheal tube (in an adult man) should be ... (Read 82 times)

Arii_bell · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Ideally, the distal tip of a properly positioned endotracheal tube (in an adult man) should be posi-tioned approximately how far above the carina?

a. 1 to 3 cm
b. 3 to 6 cm
c. 7 to 9 cm
d. 4 to 6 in

Question 2

Which of the following statements are true about methods used to displace the epiglottis during oral intubation?

a. Regardless of the blade used, the laryngoscope is lifted up and forward.
b. The curved (MacIntosh) blade lifts the epiglottis indirectly.
c. The straight (Miller) blade lifts the epiglottis directly.
d. Levering the laryngoscope against the teeth can aid displacement.
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only

memslove · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Ideally, the tip of an endotracheal tube should be positioned in the trachea approximately 5 cm above the carina.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
In lifting the tip of the blade, you should avoid levering the laryngoscope against the teeth, as this can damage the teeth and gums.