Author Question: Which of the following guidelines applies to suctioning the newborn's airway with an endotracheal ... (Read 27 times)

biggirl4568 · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

Which of the following guidelines applies to suctioning the newborn's airway with an endotracheal tube to remove particulate meconium?

A) Use a meconium aspirator, and use no more than 100 mmHg of vacuum.
B) Use a meconium aspirator, and use no more than 100 cm H20 of vacuum.
C) Use battery-operated portable suction only, and use no more than 100 cm H20 of vacuum.
D) Use portable or wall-mounted suction, and use no more than 300 mmHg of vacuum.

Question 2

Transporting a patient to the hospital against his will could place the EMT in danger of being held liable for:

A) assault and battery. B) unlawful consent.
C) kidnapping. D) false imprisonment.