MAC Practice Questions - NBCRNA Maintaining Anesthesia Certification Exam

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During intubation, the laryngoscope view is poor because the epiglottis is large and floppy. Which maneuver directly lifts the epiglottis and may improve the view?

Place a curved blade in the vallecula and increase external pressure only Use a straight blade to directly elevate the epiglottis Advance the endotracheal tube blindly beneath the epiglottis Deflate the cuff and rotate the tube 360 degrees

Correct Answer:

Use a straight blade to directly elevate the epiglottis

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