You Have Just Placed an Esophageal Tracheal Combitube (ETC) in a Patient

question 47

Multiple Choice

You have just placed an Esophageal Tracheal Combitube (ETC) in a patient and inflated the cuffs as appropriate. The bag-valve mask is attached and ventilation is being delivered through tube #1. Auscultation reveals that breath sounds are present in the epigastrium and not in the lungs. You should:

• A) provide ventilation through tube #2.
• B) continue to ventilate.
• C) slightly pull back on the ETC and listen again.
• D) remove the ETC and reinsert it.

Comprehend the impact of non-verbal communication in the nurse-patient relationship.

Recognize the signs of incivility and apply strategies to address disrespectful behavior.

Understand the phases of the nurse-patient relationship and the appropriate actions in each phase.

Demonstrate knowledge of emotional intelligence and its significance in the nursing profession.

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