Total Application Time for Endotracheal Suction in Adults Should Not

question 85

Multiple Choice

Total application time for endotracheal suction in adults should not exceed which of the following?

• A)20 to 25 seconds
• B)15 to 20 seconds
• C)10 to 15 seconds
• D)3 to 5 seconds

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Definitions:

Hepatopancreatic Sphincter

A muscular valve controlling the flow of digestive juices from the liver and pancreas into the small intestine.

Pancreatic Juice

This is a digestive fluid secreted by the pancreas composed of enzymes and bicarbonate ions that aid in the digestion of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates in the small intestine.

Dentin

A hard, dense tissue forming the bulk of a tooth beneath the enamel, protecting the inner pulp and transmitting nerve signals.

Hardest Substance

Diamond, recognized as the hardest naturally occurring material on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness.