12.
How do you clear the catheter?
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13.
For nasotracheal suctioning, how do you measure the maximum distance the
catheter is to be inserted?
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14.
Which nostril usually allows easier entry of the catheter?
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15.
Observe the patient throughout the nasotracheal suctioning procedure for
______________________________________________________________ or
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16.
You have two sizes of catheters available for nasotracheal suctioning--size 12 and
size 14. You are told to use the larger of the two catheters. You should choose
the:
a. Size 12 catheter.
b. Size 14 catheter.
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