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Respiratory Therapist

Category - Initiation and Modification of Interventions

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What position should a patient be placed in for an orotracheal intubation?
  1. Hypoextension of the neck
  2. Sniffing position
  3. Turning head far to the left or right
  4. Hyperextension of the neck
Explanation
Answer: B-Positing the patient’s head in the sniffing position provides optimal positioning for orotracheal intubation.

Positioning the head to the right or left side is not an optimal position for any intubation. The airways needs to be as in line as possible prior to intubation. Hyperextension and hypoextension of the neck will prevent adequate visualization of the airway.
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