A Respiratory Care Practitioner Is Attempting to Place an Oral

question 29

Multiple Choice

A respiratory care practitioner is attempting to place an oral endotracheal tube in a patient.The attempt is unsuccessful.What should be done before attempted reintubation?

• A) Reventilation
• B) Reoxygenation
• C) Suctioning the airway
• D) a and b

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