A suction catheter long enough to reach a mainstem bronchus should be what length?

a. 22 cm (8.7 inches)
b. 25 cm (9.8 inches)
c. 46 cm (18 inches)
d. 56 cm (22 inches)

ANS: D
A catheter of about 56 cm (22 inches) should be long enough to reach a mainstem bronchus.

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