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1. The proper size King Airway for a patient 5 foot 9 inches tall is:
a. 4
 b. 5
 c. Either 4 or 5
 d. 6
2. The proper size King Airway for a patient 6 foot, 3 inches is:
a. 4
 b. 5
 c. Either 4 or 5
 d. 6
3. When inserting the King, you start with the tube rotated:
a. 90 degrees to the South
 b. With the blue line touching the corner of the mouth
 c. 45 degrees to the right
 d. With the blue line touching the upper lip
4. Once past the base of the tongue:
a. Rotate it back
 b. Rotate so the blue line is facing the chin.
 c. Rotate 90 degrees back to where it was.
 d. Push really hard to get it the rest of the way in.
5. Seal the cuff with...
a. The amount indicated on the tube.
 b. Just enough to seal the cuffs to prevent “blow by”
 c. Both a and b
 d. The upper part of the inflation range.
6. The King may need to be withdrawn slightly to allow the best ventilation.
True
 False
7. The King is just like an ET tube and can be used to administer meds.
True
 False