Portable and Mounted Suctioning Units on Ambulance: Myths vs Facts
What are the common misconceptions about portable and mounted suctioning units on an ambulance?
Which of the following statements about portable and mounted suctioning units on an ambulance is NOT true?
a) Portable units are battery-operated.
b) Mounted units are permanently installed in the ambulance.
c) Portable units are less powerful than mounted units.
d) Mounted units are not as easily transportable as portable units.
Answer:
While all identified points are mostly true for portable and mounted suctioning units, the claim that portable units are less powerful than mounted is not necessarily true.
Each statement identifies a difference between portable and mounted suctioning units used in ambulance services. Statement a) Portable units are battery-operated is true because portable units derive their power from batteries. Statement b) Mounted units are permanently installed in the ambulance, is also true as these units are fixed within the ambulance. Statement d) Mounted units are not as easily transportable as portable units, is also correct as portable units are designed to be easily moved.
Therefore, the incorrect statement is c) Portable units are less powerful than mounted units. This is not necessarily true as the performance of suction units can depend on various factors including their design and the specific model, not just whether they are portable or mounted.