Endotracheal Tube and Airway Management Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the endotracheal tube in ICU settings?

• To facilitate breathing and ventilation

• To administer medication

• To measure blood pressure

• To monitor heart rate

What material is commonly used to make endotracheal tubes?

• Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

• Rubber

• Metal

• Glass

Which historical event highlighted the benefits of endotracheal tubes for positive pressure ventilation?

• The polio epidemic of the 50s and 60s

• The Great Depression

• The Spanish Flu

• World War I

What is the function of the Murphy's eye in an endotracheal tube?

• To inflate the cuff

• To connect to a ventilator

• To allow gas passage if the tube tip is obstructed

• To measure the tube's length

What is the purpose of the pilot balloon in an endotracheal tube?

• To monitor heart rate

• To administer medication

• To provide tactile feedback on cuff inflation

• To measure blood pressure

What is the standard size of the connector at the proximal end of an adult endotracheal tube?

• 25 millimeters

• 20 millimeters

• 15 millimeters

• 10 millimeters

What is the purpose of the high-low suction feature in some endotracheal tubes?

• To increase airflow

• To reduce ventilator-acquired pneumonia

• To monitor heart rate

• To measure blood pressure

What is the significance of the McGill curve in an endotracheal tube?

• It helps in easier insertion by following the airway anatomy

• It measures the tube's length

• It inflates the cuff

• It connects to a ventilator

What is a common risk associated with the use of endotracheal tubes?

• Increased heart rate

• Ventilator-acquired pneumonia

• Decreased blood pressure

• Improved digestion

What is a potential complication of over-inflating the cuff of an endotracheal tube?

• Improved ventilation

• Tracheal mucosa ischemia

• Decreased blood pressure

• Increased heart rate