Before Beginning an Intubation Procedure, the Practitioner Should Check and Confirm

question 43

Multiple Choice

Before beginning an intubation procedure, the practitioner should check and confirm the operation of which of the following?
1) Laryngoscope light source
2) Endotracheal tube cuff
3) Suction equipment
4) Cardiac defibrillator

• A)1, 2, and 3 only
• B)2 and 4 only
• C)3 and 4 only
• D)1, 3, and 4 only

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Definitions:

Thrombus

A blood clot that forms in a vein or artery which can obstruct the flow of blood through the circulatory system.

Pressure Ulcer

Localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue, usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure or pressure in combination with shear and/or friction.

Paraplegic

Paraplegic refers to a person who has lost the ability to move or feel both legs and sometimes parts of the lower body, often due to spinal cord injury or disease.

Axillary Crutch

A type of mobility aid that helps support the body's weight while walking, fitting under the armpit and held by the hand.