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Yolanda

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on: Jul 16, 2018
A patient is being evaluated for tracheal damage sustained while having undergone prolonged tracheostomy intubation approximately 3 months earlier. The flow-volume loop demonstrates a fixed obstructive pattern.
 
  What is the most likely cause of the problem?
  a. Tracheomalacia
  b. Laryngeal web
  c. Cord paralysis
  d. Tracheal stenosis

Question 2

When checking for proper placement of an endotracheal tube or a tracheostomy tube on a chest radiograph, how far above the carina should the distal tip of the tube be positioned?
 
  a. 1 to 2 cm
  b. 2 to 4 cm
  c. 3 to 6 cm
  d. 6 to 8 cm


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l.stuut

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

ANS: D
Tracheal stenosis will appear as a fixed obstructive pattern, with flattening of both the inspiratory and expiratory limbs of the flow-volume loop (Figure 36-25).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The tube tip should be approximately 3 to 6 cm above the carina in adults, or between the second and fourth tracheal rings.


Yolanda

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Gracias!

Dominic

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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