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What feature enables the position of plastic disposable tracheal tubes to be determined on chest X-rays?
What feature enables the position of plastic disposable tracheal tubes to be determined on chest X-rays?
- Transparent material
- Glow-in-the-dark coating
- Radio-opaque line (correct)
- Reflective surface
What material are disposable tracheal tubes typically made of?
What material are disposable tracheal tubes typically made of?
- Rubber
- Plastic (correct)
- Metal
- Silicone
What is the purpose of tracheal tubes?
What is the purpose of tracheal tubes?
- Securing the patient's airway (correct)
- Administering medication
- Monitoring blood pressure
- Measuring oxygen saturation
How is the internal diameter of tracheal tubes typically marked?
How is the internal diameter of tracheal tubes typically marked?
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What type of material are reusable tracheal tubes typically made of?
What type of material are reusable tracheal tubes typically made of?
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What happens to gas flow resistance with narrower tracheal tubes?
What happens to gas flow resistance with narrower tracheal tubes?
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What feature enables the position of plastic disposable tracheal tubes to be determined on chest X-rays?
What feature enables the position of plastic disposable tracheal tubes to be determined on chest X-rays?
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What is the purpose of tracheal tubes?
What is the purpose of tracheal tubes?
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How is the internal diameter of tracheal tubes typically marked?
How is the internal diameter of tracheal tubes typically marked?
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What happens to gas flow resistance with narrower tracheal tubes?
What happens to gas flow resistance with narrower tracheal tubes?
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