Exam 26: Suctioning

After passing the catheter once to suction the client's oropharyngeal airway,which is the nurse's next step?

The nurse is caring for a client who has sustained a closed head injury,resulting in lack of respiratory effort,2 weeks ago.Which airway would be appropriate for this client?

Which client would be in particular need of a closed airway suctioning system?

Prior to suctioning,the nurse delivers breaths with greater tidal volumes than normal.When documenting this procedure,which term will the nurse use?

An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)could be safely entrusted to perform which type of suctioning?

The nurse is choosing a suction catheter for a client with a 6 mm tracheostomy tube in place.Which size suction catheter would be the largest possible choice?

Which nursing actions would reduce the risk of complications associated with suctioning?

After suctioning the client's endotracheal tube,which item is not required in the documentation of this procedure?

The nurse is conducting an in-service on the use of oropharyngeal airways.Which clients would benefit from the use of this type of airway?

The nurse is suctioning the adult client's airway using a closed system.Which suction pressure is appropriate for the nurse to use?

The nurse is using a curved hard plastic tube to suction the client's oral cavity.Which term does the nurse use when referring to this piece of equipment?

The nurse hyperoxygenates and hyperventilates the client prior to suctioning which airway?

The nurse is caring for a client who had oromaxillary surgery a few hours ago.The client is arousable,but is still sedated following anesthesia,and sleeps deeply when not disturbed.The client's respiratory effort is adequate,but the nurse notes the client is having issues maintaining an open airway when asleep.Which airways would the nurse choose for this client?

Which airway could the nurse suction using clean technique?