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Question 21

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____ is an indication for rapid sequence intubation.

A) Facilitation of suctioning
B) Support of ventilation
C) Protection of the airway
D) Severe hypoxemia

E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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Question 22

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A tracheostomy tube is used to replace the ET tube that has been in place for ____.

A) 10 days
B) 15 days
C) 21 days or longer
D) a month or longer

E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

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Question 23

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During nasal intubation, which of the following should be performed immediately after you slide the blade to the base of tongue and sweep the blade to the left?

The _______________ is obtained by inflating the cuff slowly until reaching a point at which no air leak is heard at end-inspiration.

The surgical procedure that creates an opening at the trachea is called a ____.

For adult patients, the tip of an ET tube should be about 1.5 in. above the _______________.

_______________ is the harsh or high-pitched sound heard during spontaneous respiration and it is initially treated with racemic epinephrine.

The design of the speaking valve allows for only exhalation through the tracheostomy tube, but not inhalation.

The disadvantages of _______________ include the difficulty of insertion, the need for a smaller ET tube, and the potential development of sinusitis.

Frequent and inappropriate ET suctioning can cause mucosal damage and increase the incidence of suction-induced hypoxemia and ____.