Which of the Following Would Cause the EMT to Immediately

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would cause the EMT to immediately reassess for proper placement of the endotracheal tube?

• A) Equal breath sounds to both lungs
• B) Condensation in the tube with each exhalation
• C) Absent breath sounds in the left lung
• D) Observation that the pilot balloon contains air

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Definitions:

Circadian Feedback Loop

The process that regulates the body’s internal clock, typically over a 24-hour cycle, influenced by external cues like light.

SCN

Short for Suprachiasmatic Nucleus, a region in the brain responsible for controlling circadian rhythms.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A small region in the brain located in the hypothalamus, responsible for controlling circadian rhythms.

Intergeniculate Leaflet

The intergeniculate leaflet is a small structure located between the lateral geniculate nucleus of the thalamus, involved in regulating circadian rhythms and visually related information processing.