Nursing students are reviewing information about endotracheal intubation. They demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as a reason for this procedure?

Nursing students are reviewing information about endotracheal intubation. They demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as a reason for this procedure?

Nursing students are reviewing information about endotracheal intubation. They demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as a reason for this procedure? 


a) Facilitate removal of an upper airway obstruction

b) Allow connection to a manual resuscitation bag

c) Decrease tracheobronchial secretions

d) Establish an airway for ventilation

e) Prevent aspiration into the lungs



Asnwer: 


• Establish an airway for ventilation

• Allow connection to a manual resuscitation bag

• Prevent aspiration into the lungs