During oral intubation of an adult, the endotracheal tube should be advanced into the trachea about how far?
a. Until its cuff has passed the cords
b. Just far enough so that the tube cuff is no longer visible
c. Until its cuff has passed the cords by 2 to 3 in
d. Until its tip has passed the cords by 2 to 3 cm
ANS: A
Once you see the tube tip pass through the glottis, advance it until the cuff has passed the vocal cords.
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