Respiratory Therapist

Answers: A, B, C and D-A receding chin, bull neck, enlarged tongue and compromised range of neck motion are all conditions that can indicate a difficult intubation.

A receding chin or mandible, bull neck, enlarged tongue and compromised range of neck motion are all conditions that can indicate a patient will be difficult to intubate. A receding chin is noted if the patient’s chin does not stick out or appears to slope backwards. A patient with a bull neck has as short, stocky neck that inhibits mobility. The medical definition of an enlarged tongue is glossitis and is caused by inflammation. A patient with compromised range of motion could be caused by a cervical injury or trauma to the area.