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melina_rosy

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on: Jul 16, 2018
When checking for proper placement of an endotracheal tube in an adult patient on chest radio-graph, it is noted that the distal tip of the tube is 2 cm above the carina. Which of the following actions would you recommend?
 
  a. Withdraw the tube by 2 to 3 cm (using tube markings as a guide).
  b. Withdraw the tube by 7 to 8 cm (using tube markings as a guide).
  c. Advance the tube by 2 to 3 cm (using tube markings as a guide).
  d. Advance the tube by 7 to 8 cm (using tube markings as a guide).

Question 2

To ensure adequate humidification for a patient with an artificial airway, inspired gas at the proximal airway should be 100 saturated with water vapor and at which of the following tem-peratures?
 
  a. 32 to 35 C
  b. 37 to 40 C
  c. 30 to 32 C
  d. 40 to 42 C


Jevvish

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
If the tube is malpositioned, you should remove the old tape and reposition the tube, using the centimeter markings as a guide.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
These devices can provide saturated gas to the airway at temperatures between 32 and 35 C.


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