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18 Cards in this Set
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Which hand should hold the suction catheter? Which hand should hold the connecting tubing? |
The dominant, the non-dominant |
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The nurse should always use (medical/surgical) asepsis during airway suction? |
Surgical asepsis = sterile technique |
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What kind of lubricant should be used on the suction catheter? |
Sterile water-soluble |
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Should the suction be continuous or intermittent? |
Intermittent to prevent mucosal damage |
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For how long should suction be applied during any one entry of the catheter? |
10 seconds |
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How often should the nurse clear the tubing during suctioning? |
After each pass/entry/removal |
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Which way would you turn the client's head to suction the right mainstem bronchus? The left mainstem bronchus? |
-To the left -To the right |
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The best client position during airway suctioning is _____ |
Semi-Fowlers |
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The suction should be delivered while inserting or removing the catheter? |
Removing |
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What outcomes would indicate that suctioning was effective? |
Clear, even lung sounds Normal vital signs |
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How often should the client's airway be suctioned? |
PRN -For example, moist lung sounds, tachycarida, restlessness (due to hypoxia), ineffective cough |
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The unconscious client should assume what position during suctioning? |
Side-lying facing the nurse |
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If not contraindicated, what action by the nurse before suctioning would most likely reduce hypoxia during suctioning? |
Administer a few breaths of 100% O2 before beginning |
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What solution should be used to clear the tubing during suctioning? |
Sterile saline |
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What size catheter should an adult's airway be suctioned? |
12 to 16 French |
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How much suction should be used for an infant? |
Less than 80 mm Hg |
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How much suction should be used for a child? |
80 to 100 mmHg |
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How much suction should be used for an adult? |
120 to 150 mmHg |
