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level: Chapter 15 paramedic level 17

Questions and Answers List

Question	Answer
A device that delivers oxygen via two small prongs that fit into the eh patients’ nostrils; with an oxygen flow rate of 1-6 L/min, an oxygen concentration of 24% to 44% can be delivered	Nasal cannula
A gastric tube is inserted into the stomach through the nose	Nasogastric (NG) tube
A soft rubber tube about 6 inches (15cm) long that is inserted through he nose into the posterior pharynx behind the tongue, thereby allowing passage of air from the nose to the lower airway	Nasopharyngeal (nasal) airway
Insertion of an endotracheal tube into the trachea through the nose	nasotracheal intubation
Insertion of a 14-16 gage over the needle intravenous catheter (such as an angioplasty) through the cricothyroid membrane and into the trachea	needle cricothyrotomy