« previous next »

Author Question: Which is a common indicator for an awake intubation? a. Large mouth b. Absent tonsils c. ... (Read 25 times)

jlmhmf

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 552
on: Jul 18, 2018
Which is a common indicator for an awake intubation?
 
  a. Large mouth
  b. Absent tonsils
  c. Dentures
  d. Enlarged tongue

Question 2

Which is an indicator of a difficult airway?
 
  a. A mobile cervical spine
  b. Long neck
  c. Enlarged tongue
  d. Enlarged nares


tuate

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 332
Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Reasons for an awake intubation, done before the induction of general anesthesia are acromegaly, an anterior larynx, enlarged tongue, limited oral cavity, jaw fixation, short neck, or limited cervical range of motion.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Some indicators include a short neck, immobility of the cervical spine, enlarged tongue, chin or jaw deformities, or previous tracheostomy scar.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

jlmhmf

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 552
Reply #2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Thank you :)


tuate

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 332
Reply #3 on: Jul 18, 2018
Happy to help you


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

There are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in every adult human.

Did you know?

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. As of yet, there is no cure. Everyone is at risk, and there may be no warning signs. It is six to eight times more common in African Americans than in whites. The best and most effective way to detect glaucoma is to receive a dilated eye examination.

Did you know?

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.

Did you know?

Oliver Wendell Holmes is credited with introducing the words "anesthesia" and "anesthetic" into the English language in 1846.

Did you know?

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Risperdal, an adult antipsychotic drug, for the symptomatic treatment of irritability in children and adolescents with autism. The approval is the first for the use of a drug to treat behaviors associated with autism in children. These behaviors are included under the general heading of irritability and include aggression, deliberate self-injury, and temper tantrums.

Common phlebotomy issues. Common phlebotomy issues.
Common Pathological Conditions of the Integumentary System Common Pathological Conditions of the Integumentary System
A typical malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) often labeled “check engine.” A typical malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) often labeled “check engine.”
Common Signs and Symptoms of Respiratory Diseases Common Signs and Symptoms of Respiratory Diseases
Common Oral Lesions/Conditions Associated with HIV Infections and Treatment Guidelines Common Oral Lesions/Conditions Associated with HIV Infections and Treatment Guidelines
Industrial and transport sources are responsible for a large proportion of global GHG emission Industrial and transport sources are responsible for a large proportion of global GHG emission
Video: Introduction to Epilepsy

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library