level: Chapter 15 paramedic level 10
Questions and Answers List
level questions: Chapter 15 paramedic level 10
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Inserting and endotracheal tube through the glottis opening and sealing the tube with a cuff inflate against the tracheal wall | Endotracheal (ET) intubation |
| Devices that detect the presence of CO2 in exhaled air | End-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) monitors |
| A elaf-shaped cartilaginous structure that closes over the trachea during swallowing | Epiglottis |
| A bulb or syringe that is attached to the proximal end of the endotracheal tube; a device used to confirm proper endotracheal tube placement | Esophageal detector device |
| The process of removing the endotracheal tube from an incubated patient | Extubation |