Endotracheal Intubation

What illuminating instrument is inserted into the pharynx and larynx to visualize the vocal cords?

• pharyngoscope

• endotrachael tube

• laryngoscope

• stethoscope

An endotrachael tube (ET tube) that is pushed in too far will most likely enter the ___ ___ and prevent oxygen from entering the patient's left lung.

• left bronchus

• medial carina

• right bronchus

• tertiary bronchiole

It is important to do the following with 100% oxygen for at least 1 minute before intubating a patient.

• hyperventilate

• measure a brachial blood pressure

• hypoventilate

• measure the radius of the oral cavity

There are 2 types of blades used for intubation. Select the 2 types of blades.

• spiral

• straight

• short

• curved

The distal end of an endotrachael tube (ET tube) has a(n) _____ that wedges the tube inside of the trachea when inflated.

• wedge cuff

• re-capable port

• bladder

• balloon cuff

Prolonged attempts at intubation may lead to ___ and ___?

• hyperventilation

• hypoxia

• tachycardia

• bradycardia

Because an endotrachael tube (ET tube) is placed inside a body cavity, intubation is considered a(n) ___ procedure.

• routine

• minor

• invasive

• elective

The entire intubation procedure should only take about ___ to ___ ___ to perform.

• 5 to 10 minutes

• 30 to 45 minutes

• 5 to 10 seconds

• 30 to 45 seconds

An endotrachael tube is designed to be inserted into the ___.

• bronchus

• trachea

• bronchioles

• pharynx

The markings on the ET tube indicate the internal diameter of the tube in ___.

• inches

• millimeters

• centimeters

• yards