Airway Management Quiz

Where do ET tubes pass through when inserted?

• Esophagus into the stomach

• Larynx into trachea

• Nasal cavity into pharynx

• Mouth into bronchi

ET tubes may cause trauma to what part of the trachea?

• Muscular layer

• Cilia lining

• Blood vessels

• Nerve endings

What can ET tubes potentially trigger in cats?

• Sneezing

• Laryngospasm

• Hiccups

• Vomiting

What should always be checked for in ET tubes to prevent complications?

• Color changes

• Blockages

• Length of the tube

• Material flexibility

What is the use of armoured endotracheal (ET) tubes?

• For use in abdominal surgery

• For use in facial surgery, CSF taps, ophthalmic etc.

• For use in orthopedic procedures

• For use in cardiovascular operations

Armoured ET tubes are recommended for situations where there is a high risk of what?

• Tube disconnection

• Tube kinking

• Tube expansion

• Tube contamination

Why is an uncuffed tube preferred in cats, if possible?

• It is easier to insert

• It reduces the risk of tracheal necrosis

• It is less expensive

• It requires less monitoring

What is one of the advantages of using an uncuffed tube regarding its size?

• Smaller external diameter

• Larger luminal diameters

• Shorter length

• Thinner wall

Which type of ET tube cuff is described as safer for the tracheal?

• High-pressure/low-volume cuffs

• Low-pressure/high-volume cuffs

• Non-cuffed tubes

• Reinforced tubes

Why might cuffed ET tubes be used during dental procedures?

• To prevent blood loss

• To administer anesthesia

• To prevent regurgitation/vomiting

• To monitor heart rate