An Intubated, Mechanically Ventilated Neonate Developed a Pneumothorax of the Right

question 13

Multiple Choice

An intubated, mechanically ventilated neonate developed a pneumothorax of the right lung. What could the respiratory therapist recommend to help the injured lung to heal?

• A) Selectively place the endotracheal tube into the left mainstem bronchus.
• B) Selectively place the endotracheal tube into the right mainstem bronchus.
• C) Replace the endotracheal tube with a tracheostomy tube.
• D) Change to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).