What Is the Proper Position of a Properly Placed Endotracheal

question 33

Multiple Choice

What is the proper position of a properly placed endotracheal tube in the patient's trachea?

• A) 1.5" or 5 cm above the vallecula
• B) 1.5" or 5 cm above the vocal cords
• C) 1.5" or 5 cm above the epiglottitis
• D) 1.5" or 5 cm above the carina

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Definitions:

Forearm

The lower part of the arm extending from the elbow to the wrist.

Supination

The outward rotation of the forearm or foot that results in the palm or sole facing upwards or forwards, respectively.

Pronation

Rotation of the forearm so that the anterior surface is down (prone).

Radius

A bone in the forearm that extends from the lateral side of the elbow to the thumb side of the wrist.