A respiratory therapist is evaluating an x-ray of an intubated patient and notices that the tip of the endotracheal tube is near the clavicles. Which of the following should be of most concern to the therapist?
A) entry of the tube into the mainstem bronchus
B) pneumonia
C) accidental extubation
D) infection
Question 2
A respiratory therapist is evaluating an x-ray and notices that the diaphragm is at the level of the ninth rib. This indicates which of the following?
A) overdistention
B) hyperaeration
C) inspiratory x-ray
D) expiratory x-ray
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