Which of the Following Methods Can Be Used to Establish

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following methods can be used to establish an endotracheal tube size for a child younger than 2 years of age?

• A) The endotracheal tube size is matched to the infant's age.
• B) Take the child's age, add 16, and divide by 4.
• C) Measure the length of the child's little finger and divide by 2.
• D) Only one size is available; thus, no method is needed.

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