Which of the following are components of a portable home suction unit? 1. Electric suction pump 2. Suction tubing 3. Collection bottle 4. DISS vacuum connector

a. 2 and 4 only
b. 1, 3, and 4 only
c. 1, 2, and 3 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4


ANS: C
In most postacute care settings, tracheobronchial suctioning is accomplished using a portable electrically powered suction pump with collection bottle and suction tubing.

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