Question 1

What is the correct depth of insertion for an endotracheal tube (ETT) in a pediatric patient?

Accepted Answer

3-4 cm above the carina

Answer

5-6 cm above the carina

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Flush with the carina

Answer

1 cm above the vocal cords

Question 2

What is the appropriate cuff inflation pressure for an endotracheal tube (ETT) in a pediatric patient?

Accepted Answer

20-25 cm H2O

Answer

40-45 cm H2O

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5-10 cm H2O

Answer

30-35 cm H2O

Question 3

What is the most appropriate stylet curvature for guiding the endotracheal tube (ETT) during intubation in pediatric patients?

Accepted Answer

Rigid stylet with a 70-degree curve

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Flexible stylet with a 30-degree curve

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Flexible stylet with a 60-degree curve

Answer

Rigid stylet with a 45-degree curve

Question 4

In pediatric intubation, what is the preferred method of preoxygenation?

Accepted Answer

Bag-mask ventilation

Answer

Metered-dose inhaler

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Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)

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Nasal cannula oxygen therapy

Question 5

Which of the following is a recommended size of endotracheal tube for a 5-year-old child?

Accepted Answer

4.5 mm

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7.5 mm

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6.0 mm

Answer

3.0 mm

Question 6

Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps for pediatric intubation?

Accepted Answer

Place the child in the sniffing position, administer preoxygenation, apply cricoid pressure, insert the endotracheal tube

Answer

Administer preoxygenation, place the child in the sniffing position, apply cricoid pressure, insert the endotracheal tube

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Insert the endotracheal tube, administer preoxygenation, place the child in the sniffing position, apply cricoid pressure

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Apply cricoid pressure, insert the endotracheal tube, administer preoxygenation, place the child in the sniffing position

Question 7

What is the method to calculate the depth of insertion of the endotracheal tube in pediatrics?

Accepted Answer

E. Both A&C

Answer

D.ETT size x 4

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C.ETT size x 3

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A.(Age/2) +10

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B.(Age/2)+8

Answer

F. Both B&D

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