The Chest X-Ray of a Patient Who Was Recently Intubated

question 11

Multiple Choice

The chest X-ray of a patient who was recently intubated shows the endotracheal tube located in the right bronchus. The nurse recognizes that which intervention should be implemented?

• A) The tube needs to be withdrawn slightly.
• B) The tube needs to be inserted further.
• C) The tube is correctly placed.
• D) The tube is incorrectly attached to the ventilator.

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Definitions:

Simulation Heuristic

A cognitive heuristic where people determine the likelihood of an event based on how easily they can imagine it happening, influencing their perception of risks and outcomes.

Conformity

Going along with the crowd, that is, saying or doing whatever other people are doing.

Intentional Behavior

Actions that are performed with awareness and purpose towards achieving a specific goal.

Illusory Correlation

The tendency to overestimate the link between variables that are related only slightly or not at all.