The purpose of the pilot line on an endotracheal tube is:
A) to guide the endotracheal tube into position
B) to facilitate insertion and removal of the tube
C) to enable it to be visualized on a chest X-ray
D) to conduct air to the cuff
Q. 2 A pediatric patient has ingested a poisonous substance but does not appear to be ill. The safest treatment option for this patient is
A) ipecac
B) activated iron
C) activated charcoal
D) gastric lavage
Q. 3 Markings on an endotracheal tube include:
I. centimeter markings along the length of the tube
II. inside diameter in centimeters
III. toxicity testing
IV. a radiopaque line
A) I
B) I and II
C) I, II, and III
D) I, II, III, and IV
Q. 4 A nasogastric (NG) tube should be placed when treating a near drowning patient for which of the following reasons?
A) To deliver fluids to the patient
B) To feed the patient
C) To relieve the stomach of swallowed water
D) To prevent vomiting
Q. 5 Pressure exerted by an endotracheal tube's cuff should not exceed:
A) 10 cmH2O
B) 15 cmH2O
C) 20 cmH2O
D) 25 cmH2O
Q. 6 The secondary survey of a pediatric trauma patient is assessing for
A) disabilitiesB) hydration status
C) heart rate
D) bleeding
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