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Anatomy of the Endotracheal Tube

This quiz will gauge your understanding from the lesson talking about the anatomy of the endotracheal tube.

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Question 1 of 5

Endotracheal tubes are single use.

A

True

B

False

Question 2 of 5

The stated size of an ET tube (ex: 8.0) refers to what?

A

Length

B

Cuff volume

C

Outer Diameter

D

Inner diameter

Question 3 of 5

The smaller the tube the less resistance to air flow.

A

True

B

False

Question 4 of 5

Our cuff pressure should be less than or equal to what?

A

5 cm H2O

B

15 cm H2O

C

20 cm H2O

D

50 cm H2O

Question 5 of 5

Our biggest risk with the use of the endotracheal tube is...

A

Infection

B

Perforation of the oropharynx

C

Bleeding

D

Tracheal mucosa ischemia

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