Which of the following equipment would you gather before assisting in extubation of a patient?
1. Suctioning apparatus
2. Oxygen or aerosol therapy equipment
3. Manual resuscitator and mask
4. Nebulizer with racemic epinephrine
5. Intubation tray
a. 1, 2, and 3 only
b. 2 and 4 only
c. 2, 3, 4, and 5 only
d. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
ANS: D
Needed equipment includes suctioning apparatus, two age-appropriate suction kits with sterile suction catheters and gloves, tonsillar suction tip (Yankauer), 10 or 12 ml syringe, oxygen and aerosol therapy equipment, manual resuscitator and mask, aerosol nebulizer with racemic epi-nephrine and normal saline (if ordered), and an intubation tray.
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