10 Questions
What feature enables the position of plastic disposable tracheal tubes to be determined on chest X-rays?
Radio-opaque line
What material are disposable tracheal tubes typically made of?
Plastic
What is the purpose of tracheal tubes?
Securing the patient's airway
How is the internal diameter of tracheal tubes typically marked?
On the outside of the tube in millimeters
What type of material are reusable tracheal tubes typically made of?
Rubber
What happens to gas flow resistance with narrower tracheal tubes?
It increases
What feature enables the position of plastic disposable tracheal tubes to be determined on chest X-rays?
Radio-opaque line
What is the purpose of tracheal tubes?
Securing the patient's airway
How is the internal diameter of tracheal tubes typically marked?
On the outside of the tube in millimeters
What happens to gas flow resistance with narrower tracheal tubes?
Increases
Test your knowledge of tracheal and tracheostomy tubes and airways with this quiz. Explore the different materials used, cleaning methods, and the purpose of tracheal tubes in securing a patient's airway.
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