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Question 1

French sizing

Answer 1

French measuring scale used to measure the outer diameter of cylindrical devices

Question 2

Which artificial airway is used for someone who is unconscious or has oral trauma?

Answer 2

NPA aka nasal trumpet

Question 3

Why cant you use an OPA in a conscious person?

Answer 3

Can cause them to start gagging

Question 4

which OPA can be suctioned on the sides?

Answer 4

Berman can be suctioned on the sides, guedal can be suctioned down the middle

Question 5

Where does the tip of the OPA go?

Answer 5

at the root of the tongue

Question 6

What pressure should a cuff be set at?

Answer 6

20-30cmH2O or 15-25mmHg

Question 7

STANDARD FITTING OF THE OUTTER DIAMETER OF ETT

Answer 7

15mm

Question 8

In regards to the cuff, how do you want to inflate to minimize damage?

Answer 8

You want LOW pressure, HIGH volume

Question 9

Which ETT helps prevent VAE?

Answer 9

Bard-silver ETT

Question 10

Which ETT is hooked up to continuous suction?

Answer 10

Hi-Lo CASS ETT, set at -20 pressure

Question 11

When do you use a 5mL air bolus to clear any occlusions?

Answer 11

Used in CASS ETT to help keep tube patent

Question 12

Which ETT helps keep a healthy lung safe from a unilateral dz lung?

Answer 12

Double Lumen ETT

Question 13

What are the two types of paralytics?

Answer 13

Succinylcholine and Rocuronium Bromide

Question 14

Which paralytic is NOT reversible?

Answer 14

Succs

Question 15

What is it called when you intubate someone while administering analgesics, paralytic, and sedative?

Answer 15

RSI- Rapid sequence intubation

Question 16

What types of syringes are used to inflate the pilot cuff?

Answer 16

luer lock and slip tip

Question 17

Magille forceps are used when?

Answer 17

Only during nasal intubation

Question 18

What is the main reason oral intubation is preferred over nasal intubation?

Answer 18

Oral intubation has a much less chance of VAE

Question 19

Smallest part of an Adult’s airway/Child’s

Answer 19

epiglottis (adult) and cricoid (Children)

Question 20

Thyroidmental distance that makes intubation a problem?

Answer 20

<7cm

Question 21

Which laryngoscope is preferred on someone who has a neck injury?

Answer 21

Flexible Fiberoptic

Question 22

4 types of layngoscopes

Answer 22

flexible fiberoptic, bronchoscopy, glidescope, and Storz

Question 23

Preferred depth of ETT placement?

Answer 23

20-25cm

Question 24

If you test the ETT placement using an EDD, how do you know its in the trachea?

Answer 24

the bulb re-inflates

Question 25

How often should you reposition an ETT?

Answer 25

24-36 hours