Which of the following statements concerning endotracheal tubes and their insertion is true?
A) The straight blade gives better tongue control than the curved blade.
B) The Macintosh blade must be inserted along the left side of the tongue.
C) The Miller blade is inserted along the right side of the tongue.
D) The epiglottis must be hooked with the tip of the Macintosh blade.

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The curved blade gives better tongue control than the straight blade.Both types of blades must be inserted along the right side of the tongue.The Macintosh blade lifts the epiglottis indirectly by being placed in the vallecula,not directly on the epiglottis.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning Endotracheal Tubes and Their