How Do the Guidelines for Suctioning an Infant Differ from the Guidelines

question 8

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

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