“Fenestrated” tubes are beneficial to the weaning process of trach patients and in evaluation for decannulation?

Confirmation of correct endotracheal tube placement may include:       1.  Assessment of bilateral breath sounds       2.  Color change on EZCAP device       3.  Chest radiograph       4.  Negative auscultation of air movement over the stomach

Before beginning an intubation procedure, the practitioner should check and confirm the operation of which of the following?       1.  Larygoscope light source       2.  Endotracheal tube cuff       3.  Suction equipment       4.  Cardiac defibrillator

Which of the following equipment would you gather before extubating a patient? 1. Suctioning Apparatus 2. Oxygen or Aerosol Therapy Equipment 3. Manual Resuscitator and Mask 4. Intubation Equipment 

What size endotracheal tube would you select for an adult female?

When using a disposable CO2 indicator to confirm ET tube placement in the airway, an unreliable indicator of mainstem bronchial intubation will result in a ____________.

What would you classify the following image of using the  Mallampati? Class 3.PNG 

All of the following are common causes of artificial airway emergencies except:

A mechanically ventilated patient with a tracheostomy is frustrated when trying to communicate with others.  The patient has inadequate secretion clearance and requires frequent suctioning.  Which of the following would be the best option to restore the patient’s ability to verbally communicate?

___________________ cuff would be most appropriate for patients who have tracheal wall injury.