ET tube & ET Intubation

What is the purpose of inserting a tube through the client's nose or mouth into the trachea?

• To provide nutrition

• For emergency airway management

• To monitor heart rate

• For blood transfusion

Which form of intubation is the easiest and quickest?

• Nasal intubation

• Oral intubation

• Tracheostomy

• Laryngeal mask airway

Nasal intubation is performed when the client has _________.

• facial or oral trauma

• severe asthma outbreaks

• acute myocardial infarction

• laryngeal edema

What is the part labeled as 'Bevel' in the endotracheal tube diagram?

• The part labeled as 'Bevel' is the angled edge at the end of the endotracheal tube that helps facilitate intubation.

• It is the component that regulates airflow within the tube.

• It is the section of the tube designed for moisture control.

• It denotes the section of the tube that anchors the tube to the trachea.

Identify the part labeled as 'Murphy Eye' in the endotracheal tube diagram.

• Murphy Eye

• Cuff

• Bevel

• Connector

What is the function of the 'Cuff' in the endotracheal tube?

• To seal the airway during mechanical ventilation

• To measure the airway pressure

• To clear mucus from the airway

• To humidify the air administered to the patient

Which part of the endotracheal tube is labeled as 'Vocal Cord Guide'?

• Vocal Cord Guide

• Murphy Eye

• Inflation Line

• Cuff

The purpose of the 'Radiomarker' in the endotracheal tube is to assist in verifying its placement via radiographic imaging.

• It assists in verifying placement via radiographic imaging.

• It serves as a decorative element.

• It regulates oxygen flow.

• It monitors patient vitals.

What is the radius of the 'Magill Curve' in the endotracheal tube diagram?

• Incorrect Option 1

• Incorrect Option 2

• Incorrect Option 3

Identify the part labeled as 'Pilot Balloon' in the endotracheal tube diagram.

• Pilot Balloon

• Main Tube

• Cuff Inflation Line

• Vocal Cords