Why Is a Laryngoscope Blade Used When Placing an Endotracheal

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Multiple Choice

Why is a laryngoscope blade used when placing an endotracheal tube?

• A) To guide the endotracheal tube into the esophagus
• B) To provide visualization of the vocal cords
• C) To keep the airway open during the intubation attempt
• D) To determine if the patient has a gag reflex

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