MCQ on pediatric intubation
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- Q1What is the correct depth of insertion for an endotracheal tube (ETT) in a pediatric patient?5-6 cm above the carina3-4 cm above the carinaFlush with the carina1 cm above the vocal cords15s
- Q2What is the appropriate cuff inflation pressure for an endotracheal tube (ETT) in a pediatric patient?40-45 cm H2O5-10 cm H2O20-25 cm H2O30-35 cm H2O15s
- Q3What is the most appropriate stylet curvature for guiding the endotracheal tube (ETT) during intubation in pediatric patients?Rigid stylet with a 70-degree curveFlexible stylet with a 30-degree curveFlexible stylet with a 60-degree curveRigid stylet with a 45-degree curve15s
- Q4In pediatric intubation, what is the preferred method of preoxygenation?Metered-dose inhalerContinuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)Nasal cannula oxygen therapyBag-mask ventilation15s
- Q5Which of the following is a recommended size of endotracheal tube for a 5-year-old child?4.5 mm7.5 mm6.0 mm3.0 mm15s
- Q6Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps for pediatric intubation?Administer preoxygenation, place the child in the sniffing position, apply cricoid pressure, insert the endotracheal tubeInsert the endotracheal tube, administer preoxygenation, place the child in the sniffing position, apply cricoid pressurePlace the child in the sniffing position, administer preoxygenation, apply cricoid pressure, insert the endotracheal tubeApply cricoid pressure, insert the endotracheal tube, administer preoxygenation, place the child in the sniffing position15s
- Q7
What is the method to calculate the depth of insertion of the endotracheal tube in pediatrics?
E. Both A&C
D.ETT size x 4
C.ETT size x 3
A.(Age/2) +10
B.(Age/2)+8
F. Both B&D
15s