Which of these would be an indication to palpate the blood pressure?

When determining whether transillumination-guided intubation should be attempted, you should:

A) consider the amount of soft tissue that is overlying the trachea. B) avoid the procedure if the patient is thin or is greater than 6 ft tall. C) ensure the airway is clear of secretions by suctioning for 30 seconds. D) recall that patients with short necks are often easy to transilluminate.

To perform a slow-flow (quasi-static) technique for determining the appropriate PEEP level, the most appropriate ventilator flow setting is which of the following?

a. 2 L/min b. 6 L/min c. 10 L/min d. 14 L/min