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An intubated patient has an 7.0 mm ETT. Which suction ballard size is appropriate for this patient?

A spontaneous breathing patient has orders for a sputum culture and sensitivity. What equipment should the respiratory therapist obtain to collect the sputum?

An intubated patient has an 7.5 mm ETT. Which suction ballard size is appropriate for this patient?

Which of the following patient may have difficult closing glottis except …

While a patient is being suctioned at -110 mmHg, the patient’s blood pressure and heart rate drops. What could have caused this?

Which of the following should be done to minimize hazards during suctioning? I. Pre-oxygenate II. Check suction pressures III. Suction during insertion IV. Use lubricating gel for nasotracheal suctioning

Which of the following is not a component of phases of a cough?

All of the followings are examples of pulmonary hygiene except…

Contraindication of nasotracheal suction is… 

All of the following are a component of an effective cough except….