Author Question: Immediately after insertion of an oral endotracheal tube on an adult, what should you do? 1. ... (Read 98 times)

Charlie · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Immediately after insertion of an oral endotracheal tube on an adult, what should you do? 1. Stabilize it with your right hand. 2. Inflate the tube cuff. 3. Provide ventilation or oxygenation.

a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3

Question 2

Which of the following bedside methods can absolutely confirm proper endotracheal tube posi-tion in the trachea?

a. Auscultation
b. Observation of chest movement
c. Tube length (cm to teeth)
d. Fiberoptic laryngoscopy

hollysheppard095 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Once the tube is in place, stabilize it with the right hand, and use the left hand to remove the laryngoscope and stylet. Then inflate the cuff to seal the airway and immediately provide venti-lation and oxygenation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
With the exception of fiberoptic laryngoscopy, none of these methods can absolutely confirm proper tube placement.