NURS 5355 Final Exam
determine difficult intubation with?
LEMONS
size of tongue to oral cavity?
Mallampati Classification Score
absolute CI in endotracheal intubation?
total upper airway obstruction or loss of oropharyngeal landmarks from trauma or
burns
pressure on cricoid cartilage to compress esophagus to prevent regurg
during intubation?
Sellick's Maneuver
insert blade with ? hand on ? of the mouth?
left hand & on right side of the mouth to displace tongue to the left
aligns the oral, pharyngeal, and laryngeal axes?
sniffing position for intubation
goal of preoxygenation?
maximize arterial PaO2 & denitrogenation of functional residual capacity
maximizes time for intubation w/o O2 desaturation (7-9 min in healthy adult)
Room Air is?
primarily 21% oxygen and 78% nitrogen
rapid onset and short duration paralytic?
Succinylcholine: 30-45 sec; 5-10 mins
Increases K levels
rescue breaths during CPR?
less important; interrupts chest compressions and increases intrathoracic pressure
determine difficult intubation with?
LEMONS
size of tongue to oral cavity?
Mallampati Classification Score
absolute CI in endotracheal intubation?
total upper airway obstruction or loss of oropharyngeal landmarks from trauma or
burns
pressure on cricoid cartilage to compress esophagus to prevent regurg
during intubation?
Sellick's Maneuver
insert blade with ? hand on ? of the mouth?
left hand & on right side of the mouth to displace tongue to the left
aligns the oral, pharyngeal, and laryngeal axes?
sniffing position for intubation
goal of preoxygenation?
maximize arterial PaO2 & denitrogenation of functional residual capacity
maximizes time for intubation w/o O2 desaturation (7-9 min in healthy adult)
Room Air is?
primarily 21% oxygen and 78% nitrogen
rapid onset and short duration paralytic?
Succinylcholine: 30-45 sec; 5-10 mins
Increases K levels
rescue breaths during CPR?
less important; interrupts chest compressions and increases intrathoracic pressure
