NURB 4120 Ventilation Questions with Complete Solutions

Artificial Airways Correct Answer-- Oropharyngeal Airway - Nasopharyngeal Airway - Endotracheal Tube—avg 14 day use d/t risk of ischemia, fistula, vocal cord paralysis - Tracheostomy Tube—long-term use *Oropharyngeal may be removed when gag reflex regained; nasopharyngeal may be removed when pt awake and attempting to remove* Endotracheal Tubes Correct Answer-Most common short-term artificial airway inserted down the trachea - Provides positive-pressure ventilation - Pts may be on PPI to prevent GERD and aspiration - VAP—ventilator acquired pneumonia; prevent by elevated HOB, mobilizing pt - May have naso or *orotracheal* intubation—naso common if oral entry comprised (higher risk of infection) What size syringe is attached to the ETT balloon for intubation? Correct Answer-10 mL syringe