Question

Nursing students are reviewing information about endotracheal intubation. They demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as a reason for this procedure?
Select all that apply.a) Allow connection to a manual resuscitation bagb) Facilitate removal of an upper airway obstructionc) Prevent aspiration into the lungsd) Establish an airway for ventilatione) Decrease tracheobronchial secretions

Answer 1

Answer: a) Allow connection to a manual resuscitation bag

c) Prevent aspiration into the lungs

d) Establish an airway for ventilation

Explanation:

Endotracheal intubation can be define as the establish of airway in the patient who cannot receive adequate ventilation through the oropharyngeal pathway of respiration.

The nursing student must bypass the upper airway obstruction, must prevent the aspiration. The student must permit the connection to the resuscitation bag or the mechanical ventilator. Must facilitate the removal of tracheobronchial secretions.