Why is a laryngoscope blade used when placing an endotracheal ...

[lilldybug07]

Why is a laryngoscope blade used when placing an endotracheal tube?
 
  A) To guide the endotracheal tube into the esophagus
  B) To provide visualization of the vocal cords
  C) To keep the airway open during the intubation attempt
  D) To determine if the patient has a gag reflex

Question 2

You have been called for a geriatric patient with advanced dementia. The staff at the skilled nursing facility believes her to be suffering from a urinary tract infection. At bedside, you find her to be confused and aggressive. She is on constant oxygen at 3 lpm for COPD. During transport, she repeatedly spits and tries to strike you. You would respond by:
 
  A) applying a nonrebreather face mask with 3 lpm of oxygen.
  B) contacting advanced life support for administration of a sedative.
  C) tightening the straps so that she is tightly restrained to the stretcher.
  D) moving away from the patient so she cannot strike you.

[fromAlphatoOmega22]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D