NUR 202 Exam 2 2025/2026 Questions with
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(Score A)-Alabama
Oral --> best to avoid bacteria, quickest, easiest for emergencies
Nasal--> can be used when there is oral trauma or when oral is not possible
Discuss the differences between nasal and oral intubation?
2 cm above the corina
Where is the ET tube placed in the patient?
only one side will inflate (usually the right lung)
can damage the vocal chords
What happens if the ET tube is too far?
,2 methods:
1.) breath sounds
2.) CXR
also assess chest movement and air emerging from the ET tube
How is the ET tube placement checked?
-monitor VS, S/S of hypoxia, dysrhythmias, and aspiration
-ensure that each intubation attempt takes no longer than 30 seconds, preferably less
than 15 seconds
-after 30 seconds, provide O2 via mask and bag
-assist in stabilizing the tube --> mark tube where it touches the incisor tooth or naris,
head halter technique to secure the tube
What is the nurses responsibility during intubation?
, -assess tube placement (by mark on tube) minimal cuff leak, breath sounds, and chest
wall movement regularly
-check pilot balloon to ensure the cuff is inflated
-HOB greater than 30 degrees (helps them breath)
-oral care every 2 hours
-communication (white board)
What is the nursing care of a patient with an ET tube?
ONLY PRN!
determine if needed by assessing:
-secretions
-increased PAP
Verified and Correct Answers Actual Exam
(Score A)-Alabama
Oral --> best to avoid bacteria, quickest, easiest for emergencies
Nasal--> can be used when there is oral trauma or when oral is not possible
Discuss the differences between nasal and oral intubation?
2 cm above the corina
Where is the ET tube placed in the patient?
only one side will inflate (usually the right lung)
can damage the vocal chords
What happens if the ET tube is too far?
,2 methods:
1.) breath sounds
2.) CXR
also assess chest movement and air emerging from the ET tube
How is the ET tube placement checked?
-monitor VS, S/S of hypoxia, dysrhythmias, and aspiration
-ensure that each intubation attempt takes no longer than 30 seconds, preferably less
than 15 seconds
-after 30 seconds, provide O2 via mask and bag
-assist in stabilizing the tube --> mark tube where it touches the incisor tooth or naris,
head halter technique to secure the tube
What is the nurses responsibility during intubation?
, -assess tube placement (by mark on tube) minimal cuff leak, breath sounds, and chest
wall movement regularly
-check pilot balloon to ensure the cuff is inflated
-HOB greater than 30 degrees (helps them breath)
-oral care every 2 hours
-communication (white board)
What is the nursing care of a patient with an ET tube?
ONLY PRN!
determine if needed by assessing:
-secretions
-increased PAP
