Multiple Choice
How do the guidelines for suctioning an infant differ from the guidelines for suctioning an adult?
A) Secretions are easier to remove
B) Suctioning occurs in 5-second intervals
C) Suctioning is done 2 to 3 cm beyond an artificial airway
D) The suction catheter measures two thirds of the diameter of a tracheostomy tube
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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