EXERCISES, LESSON 2
INSTRUCTIONS. Answer the following exercises by writing the answer in the space
provided.
After you have completed all of these exercises, turn to "Solutions to Exercises" at the
end of the lesson and check your answers. For each exercise answered incorrectly,
reread the material referenced with the solution.
1.
List three purposes of the esophageal obturator airway (EOA) and the
esophageal gastric tube airway (EGTA).
a. ___________________________________________________________.
b. ___________________________________________________________.
c. ___________________________________________________________.
2.
List the two main advantages of using the EOA or the EGTA.
a. ___________________________________________________________.
b. ___________________________________________________________.
3.
List three conditions in which you would not use an EOA or EGTA.
a. ___________________________________________________________.
b. ___________________________________________________________.
c. ___________________________________________________________.
4.
Just before grasping the casualty's tongue and jaw (in the process of intubating
with an EOA or EGTA, you should oxygenate the casualty with _____________
full breaths.
5.
During the time you are intubating with an EOA or EGTA, be sure the casualty is
not without oxygen more than ________________________________.
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