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What is the maximum suction time for infants?

20 seconds

15 seconds

10 seconds

5 seconds (correct)

What function does a Passy Muir Valve provide for tracheotomy patients?

Prevents air leaks

Improves oxygen delivery

Allows suctioning

Permits speech (correct)

In which situation is a tracheal tube indicated?

For patients requiring short term ventilation

For all unconscious patients

For patients with mild respiratory distress

For patients with neuromuscular diseases (correct)

What is the purpose of the cuff in a tracheostomy tube?

Provides a seal for the trachea Signup and view all the answers

What should be done after inserting an LMA to ensure proper function?

Check breath sounds and chest rise Signup and view all the answers

What should be done prior to inserting a Combitube?

Check cuffs and lubricate the tube Signup and view all the answers

When using a LMA, how should the cuff be adjusted?

Inflate to about 50-60 cmH2O Signup and view all the answers

What role does the obturator play in a tracheostomy tube?

It assists with the insertion of the tube Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with the cuff when using a Passy Muir valve?

Deflate the cuff Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of a Combitube?

To facilitate ventilation in unresponsive or difficult airway patients Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario is the inner cannula of a tracheostomy tube primarily utilized?

To provide ease of cleaning for the tracheostomy Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended cuff pressure when using an LMA for ventilation?

50-60 cmH2O Signup and view all the answers

When calculating minute ventilation, which factors are used?

RR x Vt Signup and view all the answers

What is a common indication for the use of a tracheostomy tube?

Patients who are unconscious or in a coma Signup and view all the answers