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Question 1 (1 point) Prior to intubation…
Question 1 (1 point)
Prior to intubation the respiratory therapist must perform which of the following?
Question 1 options:
pre-oxygenate for three minutes
suction of the oral pharynx
position the head in a sniffing position
Question 2 (1 point)
When a patient is being intubated using a MacIntosh laryngoscope blade where should the blade be positioned for exposing the glottis?
Question 2 options:
between the vocal cords
under the epiglottis
into the vallecular space
against the roof of the mouth
Question 3 (1 point)
When a patient is being intubated using a Miller laryngoscope blade where should the blade be positioned for exposing the glottis?
Question 3 options:
between the vocal cords
against the roof of the mouth
into the vallecular space
under the epiglottis
Question 4 (1 point)
Immediate complications of oral intubation include which of the following?
Question 4 options:
bronchial intubation
tooth trauma
tracheoesophageal fistula
esophageal intubation
Question 5 (1 point)
The Mallampati classification is used to determine which of the following?
Question 5 options:
anticipate difficulty of intubation
best method for securing artificial airway
size endotracheal tube required
best position for airway during intubation
Question 6 (1 point)
A single intubation attempt should not last for more than which of the following?
Question 6 options:
30 seconds
45 seconds
2 minutes
60 seconds
Question 7 (1 point)
When using a colormetric end tidal CO2 detector to confirm endotracheal tube placement the respiratory therapist should deliver how many breaths with the manual resuscitator before assessing for color change?
Question 7 options:
six
four
eight
two
Question 8 (1 point)
Auscultation upon endotracheal tube intubation reveals absence of breath sounds over the left lung. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
Question 8 options:
ETT at the level of the vocal cords
esophageal intubation
left mainstem intubation
right mainstem intubation
Question 9 (1 point)
In which of the following procedures is Magill forceps routinely used?
Question 9 options:
oral intubation
nasal intubation
nasotracheal suctioning
tracheostomy
Question 10 (1 point)
Which of the following pharmacologic agents are used to facilitate intubation?
Question 10 options:
etomidate
albuterol
propofol
narcan
Question 11 (1 point)
A double lumen endotracheal tube is used to provide which of the following?
Question 11 options:
independent lung ventilation
long-term mechanical ventilation
all of the above
pre-hospital emergency airway
Question 12 (1 point)
The respiratory therapist is called to evaluate a mechanically ventilated patient with an oral endotracheal in place at the 26 cm mark at the lip. The therapist notes good chest expansion on the right and diminished expansion over the left lung. Which of the following is likely the cause?
Question 12 options:
the tube has been pulled out of the trachea
the tube is in the esophagus
the tube has slipped into the right mainstem bronchus
a pneumothorax has developed on the left
Question 13 (1 point)
While replacing equipment in the intubation tray of the code cart the respiratory therapist notes that the light on the Miller blade shines brightly when attached to the laryngoscope but when he attaches the MacIntosh blade the light fails to turn on. What action should the respiratory therapist take?
Question 13 options:
replace the batteries in the handle
replace the MacIntosh blade with a new one
inspect and tighten the bulb on the MacIntosh blade
mark the blade as damaged and put it back into the tray
Question 14 (1 point)
Which of the following are key components of an endotracheal tube?
Question 14 options:
15 mm adapter attached to the proximal end
distance markings in centimeters
radiopaque indicator
maximum cuff volume
tube size in centimeters
Question 15 (1 point)
Which of the following are indications for endotracheal intubation?
Question 15 options:
inability of patient to protect lower airway
administration of heated humidity
treatment of sleep apnea
oxygen administration
provide positive pressure ventilation
Question 16 (1 point)
Which of the following represent the purpose of the cuff on an endotracheal tube?
Question 16 options:
secure the endotracheal tube in the airway
seal the airway for mechanical ventilation
apply pressure to the trachea to decrease blood flow
apply pressure to the trachea to decrease sputum production
prevent or minimize the risk of aspiration
Question 17 (1 point)
Oral intubation offers which of the following advantages over the nasal intubation route?
Question 17 options:
airway resistance is less significant
preferred route in emergency intubation
it is better tolerated by the patient
sinus drainage is not obstructed
laryngeal trauma is less likely
Question 18 (1 point)
What intubation equipment should the respiratory therapist prepare to intubate a full-term newborn?
Question 18 options:
stylet
laryngoscope handle
Miller blade size 1
cuffed endotracheal tube size 3.0
MacIntosh blade size 1
Question 19 (1 point)
The respiratory therapist is preparing to intubate a 49-year-old male who weighs 75 kg. Which endotracheal tube size should be selected?
Question 19 options:
8.0 mm
6.5 mm
6.0 mm
7.0 mm
Question 20 (1 point)
Which of the following explains the purpose for using a stylet during endotracheal intubation?
Question 20 options:
assist in providing suctioning
aid in assessing the depth of the tube insertion to the carina
assist non-trained personnel in the intubation process
make the tube more rigid and allow adjustment of the tube curvature
Question 1 (1 point)
Prior to intubation the respiratory therapist must perform which of the following?
Question 1 options:
pre-oxygenate for three minutes
suction of the oral pharynx
position the head in a sniffing position
Question 2 (1 point)
When a patient is being intubated using a MacIntosh laryngoscope blade where should the blade be positioned for exposing the glottis?
Question 2 options:
between the vocal cords
under the epiglottis
into the vallecular space
against the roof of the mouth
Question 3 (1 point)
When a patient is being intubated using a Miller laryngoscope blade where should the blade be positioned for exposing the glottis?
Question 3 options:
between the vocal cords
against the roof of the mouth
into the vallecular space
under the epiglottis
Question 4 (1 point)
Immediate complications of oral intubation include which of the following?
Question 4 options:
bronchial intubation
tooth trauma
tracheoesophageal fistula
esophageal intubation
Question 5 (1 point)
The Mallampati classification is used to determine which of the following?
Question 5 options:
anticipate difficulty of intubation
best method for securing artificial airway
size endotracheal tube required
best position for airway during intubation
Question 6 (1 point)
A single intubation attempt should not last for more than which of the following?
Question 6 options:
30 seconds
45 seconds
2 minutes
60 seconds
Question 7 (1 point)
When using a colormetric end tidal CO2 detector to confirm endotracheal tube placement the respiratory therapist should deliver how many breaths with the manual resuscitator before assessing for color change?
Question 7 options:
six
four
eight
two
Question 8 (1 point)
Auscultation upon endotracheal tube intubation reveals absence of breath sounds over the left lung. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
Question 8 options:
ETT at the level of the vocal cords
esophageal intubation
left mainstem intubation
right mainstem intubation
Question 9 (1 point)
In which of the following procedures is Magill forceps routinely used?
Question 9 options:
oral intubation
nasal intubation
nasotracheal suctioning
tracheostomy
Question 10 (1 point)
Which of the following pharmacologic agents are used to facilitate intubation?
Question 10 options:
etomidate
albuterol
propofol
narcan
Question 11 (1 point)
A double lumen endotracheal tube is used to provide which of the following?
Question 11 options:
independent lung ventilation
long-term mechanical ventilation
all of the above
pre-hospital emergency airway
Question 12 (1 point)
The respiratory therapist is called to evaluate a mechanically ventilated patient with an oral endotracheal in place at the 26 cm mark at the lip. The therapist notes good chest expansion on the right and diminished expansion over the left lung. Which of the following is likely the cause?
Question 12 options:
the tube has been pulled out of the trachea
the tube is in the esophagus
the tube has slipped into the right mainstem bronchus
a pneumothorax has developed on the left
Question 13 (1 point)
While replacing equipment in the intubation tray of the code cart the respiratory therapist notes that the light on the Miller blade shines brightly when attached to the laryngoscope but when he attaches the MacIntosh blade the light fails to turn on. What action should the respiratory therapist take?
Question 13 options:
replace the batteries in the handle
replace the MacIntosh blade with a new one
inspect and tighten the bulb on the MacIntosh blade
mark the blade as damaged and put it back into the tray
Question 14 (1 point)
Which of the following are key components of an endotracheal tube?
Question 14 options:
15 mm adapter attached to the proximal end
distance markings in centimeters
radiopaque indicator
maximum cuff volume
tube size in centimeters
Question 15 (1 point)
Which of the following are indications for endotracheal intubation?
Question 15 options:
inability of patient to protect lower airway
administration of heated humidity
treatment of sleep apnea
oxygen administration
provide positive pressure ventilation
Question 16 (1 point)
Which of the following represent the purpose of the cuff on an endotracheal tube?
Question 16 options:
secure the endotracheal tube in the airway
seal the airway for mechanical ventilation
apply pressure to the trachea to decrease blood flow
apply pressure to the trachea to decrease sputum production
prevent or minimize the risk of aspiration
Question 17 (1 point)
Oral intubation offers which of the following advantages over the nasal intubation route?
Question 17 options:
airway resistance is less significant
preferred route in emergency intubation
it is better tolerated by the patient
sinus drainage is not obstructed
laryngeal trauma is less likely
Question 18 (1 point)
What intubation equipment should the respiratory therapist prepare to intubate a full-term newborn?
Question 18 options:
stylet
laryngoscope handle
Miller blade size 1
cuffed endotracheal tube size 3.0
MacIntosh blade size 1
Question 19 (1 point)
The respiratory therapist is preparing to intubate a 49-year-old male who weighs 75 kg. Which endotracheal tube size should be selected?
Question 19 options:
8.0 mm
6.5 mm
6.0 mm
7.0 mm
Question 20 (1 point)
Which of the following explains the purpose for using a stylet during endotracheal intubation?
Question 20 options:
assist in providing suctioning
aid in assessing the depth of the tube insertion to the carina
assist non-trained personnel in the intubation process
make the tube more rigid and allow adjustment of the tube curvature