Equipment Part 2, NPS Lindsey Jones
Exam-Graded A
Alternative name for resuscitator bags (Ambu bags) - ANSWER-Anesthesia-type bag
A ___ should be used with a resuscitator bag. - ANSWER-pressure manometer
A resuscitator bag should be how full between breaths? - ANSWER-1/2 - 2/3 full
Ideal flow rate for a resuscitator bag should be - ANSWER-6-12 L/min
Is more difficult to operate than a self-inflating bag - ANSWER-flow-inflating bag
Self-inflating resuscitator bags are used for what kind of patients? - ANSWER-Pediatric
patients
Some self-inflating bags have a pop-off valve that has a fixed pressure limit of up to -
ANSWER-40mmHg
What is the first step in troubleshooting a resuscitator bag? - ANSWER-replace the bag
Pathologies that would make manual ventilation via ambu bag more difficult - ANSWER-
Right mainstem intubation
Pneumothorax
Device that can provide manual ventilation without squeezing a bag - ANSWER-T-piece
resuscitator
T-piece resuscitators have ___ and ___ controls - ANSWER-PIP and PEEP
For which patients is a T-piece resuscitator ideal? - ANSWER-Neonates under 10 Kg
What is the flow range for a t-piece resuscitator? - ANSWER-5-15 L/min. Initial setting
of 10 L/min.
For a T-piece resuscitator, the PIP setting should be - ANSWER-20 cmH2O
For a T-piece resuscitator, the PEEP should be initially set to - ANSWER-5 cmH2O
If an ET tube has a black line on it as a guide, it should be level with the - ANSWER-
vocal folds
, Uncuffed tubes should be used in what age patients? - ANSWER-8 years or younger
Cuff pressures should not exceed - ANSWER-20 cmH2O
Ideal technique for maintaining proper cuff pressure. - ANSWER-Minimal leak technique
ET tube cuff should have just enough air to allow for - ANSWER-a slight leak around the
cuff.
Tube used for neonates <1000g or <28wks - ANSWER-2.5mm
Tube used for neonates 1000-2000g or 28-34wks - ANSWER-3.0mm
Tube used for neonates 2000-3000g or 34-40wks - ANSWER-3.5mm
>3000g or >40wks - ANSWER-3.5-4.0mm
Formula for pediatric ET tube sizes - ANSWER-(Age+16)/4
First step in troubleshooting a laryngoscope - ANSWER-attempt to tighten the bulb
If there is no air leak around an ET tube with pressures of >30mmH2O the tube is -
ANSWER-to large
Mac blades may be used on patients how old? - ANSWER-8 years and older
Laryngoscope blade used for intubating 2-8 year olds - ANSWER-Miller 2
Laryngoscope blade used on 38wks-2yr olds - ANSWER-Miller 1
Laryngoscope blade used on <28wk olds - ANSWER-Miller 00
Preferred laryngoscope blade for neonates - ANSWER-Miller blade
When is a stylet used? - ANSWER-During oral intubation
Trach tubes are intended for ___-term use. - ANSWER-long-term use
Type of tracheostomy tube that includes a hole in the outer cannula. - ANSWER-
Fenestrated
Steps for transitioning from ventilation configuration to a speaking configuration on a
trach tube. - ANSWER-Step 1: Remove inner cannula
Step 2: Deflate cuff
Step 3: Cap trach tube
Exam-Graded A
Alternative name for resuscitator bags (Ambu bags) - ANSWER-Anesthesia-type bag
A ___ should be used with a resuscitator bag. - ANSWER-pressure manometer
A resuscitator bag should be how full between breaths? - ANSWER-1/2 - 2/3 full
Ideal flow rate for a resuscitator bag should be - ANSWER-6-12 L/min
Is more difficult to operate than a self-inflating bag - ANSWER-flow-inflating bag
Self-inflating resuscitator bags are used for what kind of patients? - ANSWER-Pediatric
patients
Some self-inflating bags have a pop-off valve that has a fixed pressure limit of up to -
ANSWER-40mmHg
What is the first step in troubleshooting a resuscitator bag? - ANSWER-replace the bag
Pathologies that would make manual ventilation via ambu bag more difficult - ANSWER-
Right mainstem intubation
Pneumothorax
Device that can provide manual ventilation without squeezing a bag - ANSWER-T-piece
resuscitator
T-piece resuscitators have ___ and ___ controls - ANSWER-PIP and PEEP
For which patients is a T-piece resuscitator ideal? - ANSWER-Neonates under 10 Kg
What is the flow range for a t-piece resuscitator? - ANSWER-5-15 L/min. Initial setting
of 10 L/min.
For a T-piece resuscitator, the PIP setting should be - ANSWER-20 cmH2O
For a T-piece resuscitator, the PEEP should be initially set to - ANSWER-5 cmH2O
If an ET tube has a black line on it as a guide, it should be level with the - ANSWER-
vocal folds
, Uncuffed tubes should be used in what age patients? - ANSWER-8 years or younger
Cuff pressures should not exceed - ANSWER-20 cmH2O
Ideal technique for maintaining proper cuff pressure. - ANSWER-Minimal leak technique
ET tube cuff should have just enough air to allow for - ANSWER-a slight leak around the
cuff.
Tube used for neonates <1000g or <28wks - ANSWER-2.5mm
Tube used for neonates 1000-2000g or 28-34wks - ANSWER-3.0mm
Tube used for neonates 2000-3000g or 34-40wks - ANSWER-3.5mm
>3000g or >40wks - ANSWER-3.5-4.0mm
Formula for pediatric ET tube sizes - ANSWER-(Age+16)/4
First step in troubleshooting a laryngoscope - ANSWER-attempt to tighten the bulb
If there is no air leak around an ET tube with pressures of >30mmH2O the tube is -
ANSWER-to large
Mac blades may be used on patients how old? - ANSWER-8 years and older
Laryngoscope blade used for intubating 2-8 year olds - ANSWER-Miller 2
Laryngoscope blade used on 38wks-2yr olds - ANSWER-Miller 1
Laryngoscope blade used on <28wk olds - ANSWER-Miller 00
Preferred laryngoscope blade for neonates - ANSWER-Miller blade
When is a stylet used? - ANSWER-During oral intubation
Trach tubes are intended for ___-term use. - ANSWER-long-term use
Type of tracheostomy tube that includes a hole in the outer cannula. - ANSWER-
Fenestrated
Steps for transitioning from ventilation configuration to a speaking configuration on a
trach tube. - ANSWER-Step 1: Remove inner cannula
Step 2: Deflate cuff
Step 3: Cap trach tube
