What type of procedure is the suctioning of blood-tinged secretions from a patient with an artificial airway?

A. universal
B. benign
C. sterile
D. clean

Answer: C. All suctioning of a patient's airway is done with sterile technique, regardless of the type of secretions removed.

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The body weight method uses calculations based on the patient's weight in ________.

A. pounds B. grams C. kilograms D. ounces

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