Question 1

Which of the following is a common pre-RSI medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  vecuronium bromide 
B)  succinylcholine 
C)  diazepam 
D)  fentanyl 
A)  vecuronium bromide 
B)  succinylcholine 
C)  diazepam 
D)  fentanyl B

Question 2

A curved blade ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  lifts the tongue only 
B)  functions better in patients with short necks 
C)  lifts the tongue and epiglottis 
D)  functions better in obese patients 
A)  lifts the tongue only 
B)  functions better in patients with short necks 
C)  lifts the tongue and epiglottis 
D)  functions better in obese patients A

Question 3

A rapid shallow breathing (f/VT) value of less than _______________ is highly predictive of successful extubation outcome.

Accepted Answer

100/min/L

Question 4

Excessive stimulation of the vagus nerve can cause bradycardia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The ET tube cuff pressure should be 25 mm Hg or less to minimize pressure-induced injuries to the trachea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is a speaking valve and how does it make phonation possible?

Accepted Answer

A speaking valve is a device that consis

Question 7

Which of the following is Step 5 of oral intubation, taking place after preoxygenating the patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lubricate the deflated cuff with a water-soluble lubricant. 
B)  Tilt the head back and place in the sniffing position. 
C)  Open the mouth and apply anesthetic spray. 
D)  Slide the blade to the base of tongue and sweep the blade to the left. 
A)  Lubricate the deflated cuff with a water-soluble lubricant. 
B)  Tilt the head back and place in the sniffing position. 
C)  Open the mouth and apply anesthetic spray. 
D)  Slide the blade to the base of tongue and sweep the blade to the left.

Question 8

When performing endotracheal suctioning, which of the following steps should be completed after you manually hyperinflate the patient's lungs with a resuscitation bag?

Accepted Answer

A)  Test the vacuum and suction with sterile water. 
B)  Insert the catheter into an ET tube (sterile hand) and advance until resistance is met then withdraw catheter slightly. 
C)  Remove the ET tube adapter and irrigate with 5 mL of sterile saline or mucolytic agent only if indicated (contaminated hand). 
D)  Put sterile water in a container. 
A)  Test the vacuum and suction with sterile water. 
B)  Insert the catheter into an ET tube (sterile hand) and advance until resistance is met then withdraw catheter slightly. 
C)  Remove the ET tube adapter and irrigate with 5 mL of sterile saline or mucolytic agent only if indicated (contaminated hand). 
D)  Put sterile water in a container.

Question 9

The nasal route of intubation may be preferred for ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  basilar skull fractures 
B)  apneic patients 
C)  mandible fractures 
D)  cardiopulmonary resuscitation 
A)  basilar skull fractures 
B)  apneic patients 
C)  mandible fractures 
D)  cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Question 10

A tracheostomy tube has a lower ____ than an ET tube.

Accepted Answer

A)  anatomical deadspace volume 
B)  physiological deadspace volume 
C)  mechanical deadspace volume 
D)  alveolar dead space 
A)  anatomical deadspace volume 
B)  physiological deadspace volume 
C)  mechanical deadspace volume 
D)  alveolar dead space

Question 11

Explain the difference between ET intubation and a tracheostomy tube.

Accepted Answer

Endotracheal (ET) intubation is the plac

Question 12

Discuss the tracheostomy button.

Accepted Answer

The tracheostomy button is used to maint

Question 13

The laryngoscope handle is held in the right hand since all standard blades attached to the handle are designed for right-hand intubations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Strong productive coughs, a small amount of secretions, and ____ are good predictors of successful extubation.

Accepted Answer

A)  infrequent need for suctioning 
B)  ventilatory reserve 
C)  hemoglobin level >10g/dL 
D)  being alert 
A)  infrequent need for suctioning 
B)  ventilatory reserve 
C)  hemoglobin level >10g/dL 
D)  being alert

Question 15

What are the predictors of successful extubation?

Accepted Answer

A patient is ready for extubation after

Question 16

Before extubation, the procedure is explained to the patient and the patient is positioned in a ____ position.

Accepted Answer

A)  Fowler's 
B)  sitting 
C)  supine 
D)  semi-Fowler's 
A)  Fowler's 
B)  sitting 
C)  supine 
D)  semi-Fowler's

Question 17

In spite of the many advantages of an ET intubation, a tracheostomy tube is preferred as the initial means of establishing an artificial airway.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

List the minimum supplies needed for ET intubation.

Accepted Answer

(1) laryngoscope handle
(2) bl

Question 19

When using a speaking valve in mechanically ventilated patients, an air leak may require careful and periodical adjustments of the ____, PEEP, and alarm settings.

Accepted Answer

A)  expiratory reserve volume 
B)  inspiratory reserve volume 
C)  minute volume 
D)  tidal volume 
A)  expiratory reserve volume 
B)  inspiratory reserve volume 
C)  minute volume 
D)  tidal volume

Question 20

Which of the following complications related to use of an endotracheal tube may occur during intubation?

Accepted Answer

A)  pneumonia 
B)  arrhythmias 
C)  vocal cord paralysis 
D)  laryngospasm 
A)  pneumonia 
B)  arrhythmias 
C)  vocal cord paralysis 
D)  laryngospasm

Which of the following is a common pre-RSI medication?

A curved blade ____.

A rapid shallow breathing (f/V_T) value of less than _______________ is highly predictive of successful extubation outcome.

Excessive stimulation of the vagus nerve can cause bradycardia.

The ET tube cuff pressure should be 25 mm Hg or less to minimize pressure-induced injuries to the trachea.

What is a speaking valve and how does it make phonation possible?

Which of the following is Step 5 of oral intubation, taking place after preoxygenating the patient?

When performing endotracheal suctioning, which of the following steps should be completed after you manually hyperinflate the patient's lungs with a resuscitation bag?

The nasal route of intubation may be preferred for ____.

A tracheostomy tube has a lower ____ than an ET tube.

Explain the difference between ET intubation and a tracheostomy tube.

Discuss the tracheostomy button.

The laryngoscope handle is held in the right hand since all standard blades attached to the handle are designed for right-hand intubations.

Strong productive coughs, a small amount of secretions, and ____ are good predictors of successful extubation.

What are the predictors of successful extubation?

Before extubation, the procedure is explained to the patient and the patient is positioned in a ____ position.

In spite of the many advantages of an ET intubation, a tracheostomy tube is preferred as the initial means of establishing an artificial airway.

List the minimum supplies needed for ET intubation.

When using a speaking valve in mechanically ventilated patients, an air leak may require careful and periodical adjustments of the ____, PEEP, and alarm settings.

Which of the following complications related to use of an endotracheal tube may occur during intubation?

Principles of Mechanical Ventilation

Effects of Positive Pressure Ventilation

Classification of Mechanical Ventilators

Operating Modes of Mechanical Ventilation

Special Airways for Ventilation

Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation

Initiation of Mechanical Ventilation

Monitoring in Mechanical Ventilation

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Ventilator Waveform Analysis

Management of Mechanical Ventilation

Pharmacotherapy for Mechanical Ventilation

Procedures Related to Mechanical Ventilation

Critical Care Issues in Mechanical Ventilation

Weaning From Mechanical Ventilation

Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation

Mechanical Ventilation in Non-Traditional Settings

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Exam 6: Airway Management in Mechanical Ventilation

Which of the following is a common pre-RSI medication?

A curved blade ____.

A rapid shallow breathing (f/VT) value of less than _______________ is highly predictive of successful extubation outcome.

Excessive stimulation of the vagus nerve can cause bradycardia.

The ET tube cuff pressure should be 25 mm Hg or less to minimize pressure-induced injuries to the trachea.

What is a speaking valve and how does it make phonation possible?

Which of the following is Step 5 of oral intubation, taking place after preoxygenating the patient?

When performing endotracheal suctioning, which of the following steps should be completed after you manually hyperinflate the patient's lungs with a resuscitation bag?

The nasal route of intubation may be preferred for ____.

A tracheostomy tube has a lower ____ than an ET tube.

Explain the difference between ET intubation and a tracheostomy tube.

Discuss the tracheostomy button.

The laryngoscope handle is held in the right hand since all standard blades attached to the handle are designed for right-hand intubations.

Strong productive coughs, a small amount of secretions, and ____ are good predictors of successful extubation.

What are the predictors of successful extubation?

Before extubation, the procedure is explained to the patient and the patient is positioned in a ____ position.

In spite of the many advantages of an ET intubation, a tracheostomy tube is preferred as the initial means of establishing an artificial airway.

List the minimum supplies needed for ET intubation.

When using a speaking valve in mechanically ventilated patients, an air leak may require careful and periodical adjustments of the ____, PEEP, and alarm settings.

Which of the following complications related to use of an endotracheal tube may occur during intubation?

Principles of Mechanical Ventilation

Effects of Positive Pressure Ventilation

Classification of Mechanical Ventilators

Operating Modes of Mechanical Ventilation

Special Airways for Ventilation

Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation

Initiation of Mechanical Ventilation

Monitoring in Mechanical Ventilation

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Ventilator Waveform Analysis

Management of Mechanical Ventilation

Pharmacotherapy for Mechanical Ventilation

Procedures Related to Mechanical Ventilation

Critical Care Issues in Mechanical Ventilation

Weaning From Mechanical Ventilation

Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation

Mechanical Ventilation in Non-Traditional Settings

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A rapid shallow breathing (f/V_T) value of less than _______________ is highly predictive of successful extubation outcome.