General critical care -ACCS exam with correct answers

What is the thyromental distance? Answer Measurement of the distance between the upper edge of the thyroid cartilage to the chin, while the neck is completely extended. Thyromental distance: what indicates a suspected difficult intubation? Answer Less than 6 cm Thyromental distance: what suggests a non-problematic intubation? Answer 7 cm or greater What type of x-ray should you use to determine proper position of an endotracheal tube? Answer AP x-ray What type of x-ray is helpful in detecting pleural effusions? Answer Lateral decubitus The description "concave superior border or interface" describes what? Answer A pleural effusion What type of x-ray is helpful and spotting internal issues such as masses, blebs, or lesions? Answer Oblique x-ray On x-ray, where should the end of the endotracheal tube be positioned? Answer 2-5 cm above the carina