Tracheal and Tracheostomy Tubes Quiz

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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?

  • Rubber
  • Plastic (correct)
  • Metal
  • Silicone

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?

<p>On the outside of the tube in millimeters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of material are reusable tracheal tubes typically made of?

<p>Rubber (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to gas flow resistance with narrower tracheal tubes?

<p>It increases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What feature enables the position of plastic disposable tracheal tubes to be determined on chest X-rays?

<p>Radio-opaque line (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of tracheal tubes?

<p>Securing the patient's airway (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the internal diameter of tracheal tubes typically marked?

<p>On the outside of the tube in millimeters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to gas flow resistance with narrower tracheal tubes?

<p>Increases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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