Describe how both lumens on the ETC can be used to provide ventilation.

What will be an ideal response?


There are two cuffs on the ETC, a proximal latex pharyngeal cuff (100  ml) and a PVC cuff (15  ml) near the distal end of the tube. Both lumens on the ETC can be used to provide ventilation. Lumen 1 is used when the tube enters the esophagus and the distal cuff seals off the esophagus. Lumen 2 is used when it is in the trachea and the proximal cuff seals off the trachea.

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____ disorders involve the cranial nerves that control speech and are characterized by differences in the way words are pronounced, such as substituting the "w" sound for the "r" sound (e.g., "wabbit" instead of " rabbit").

A. Fluency B. Articulation C. Production D. Lapse

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Item 3 in the figure is called a(n) _______________ or flash drive. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The maximum dose of epinephrine for a healthy adult is ________ per appointment

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following words is an example of proper medical terminology?

A) Belly B) Thorax C) Jawbone D) Chest

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