Question 1

The nurse hyperoxygenates a client before suctioning. Which parameter should the nurse document that indicates the client's oxygenation status after suctioning is adequate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lung sounds 
B)  Respiratory rate 
C)  Pulse oximeter measurement 
D)  Character of suctioned material 
A)  Lung sounds 
B)  Respiratory rate 
C)  Pulse oximeter measurement 
D)  Character of suctioned material C

Question 2

The nurse is observing care being completed by unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). For which action should the nurse intervene?

Accepted Answer

A)  Placing sterile water at the bedside 
B)  Suctioning a client's tracheostomy tube 
C)  Placing sterile single-use catheters at the bedside 
D)  Using a Yankauer catheter to suction a client's mouth 
A)  Placing sterile water at the bedside 
B)  Suctioning a client's tracheostomy tube 
C)  Placing sterile single-use catheters at the bedside 
D)  Using a Yankauer catheter to suction a client's mouth B

Question 3

A client with an endotracheal tube is being suctioned every hour with an open suction system. Which should the nurse identify as a disadvantage of using this system? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Time it takes to suction 
B)  Cost for each catheter used 
C)  Increase in client hypoxemia 
D)  Increase in the volume of secretions 
E)  Need to wear personal protective equipment 
A)  Time it takes to suction 
B)  Cost for each catheter used 
C)  Increase in client hypoxemia 
D)  Increase in the volume of secretions 
E)  Need to wear personal protective equipment B, C, E

The nurse hyperoxygenates a client before suctioning. Which parameter should the nurse document that indicates the client's oxygenation status after suctioning is adequate?

The nurse is observing care being completed by unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). For which action should the nurse intervene?

A client with an endotracheal tube is being suctioned every hour with an open suction system. Which should the nurse identify as a disadvantage of using this system? Select all that apply.

Essential Skills

Infection Prevention

Vital Signs

Diagnostic Testing

Client Hygiene

Bedmaking

Heat and Cold Measures

Pain Assessment and Management

Positioning the Client

Mobilizing the Client

Fall Prevention, Restraints, and Seizure Precautions

Maintaining Joint Mobility

Drug Calculations

Administering Oral and Enteral Medications

Administering Topical Medications

Administering Parenteral Medications

Administering Intravenous Therapy

Feeding Clients

Assisting With Urinary Elimination

Assisting With Fecal Elimination

Caring for Clients With Peritoneal Dialysis

Promoting Circulation

Breathing Exercises

Oxygen Therapy

Caring for the Client With a Tracheostomy

Caring for the Client With Chest Tube Drainage

Administering Emergency Measures to the Hospitalized Client

Performing Wound and Pressure Injury Care

Orthopedic Care

Performing Perioperative Care

End-Of-Life Care

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Exam 26: Suctioning

The nurse hyperoxygenates a client before suctioning. Which parameter should the nurse document that indicates the client's oxygenation status after suctioning is adequate?

The nurse is observing care being completed by unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). For which action should the nurse intervene?

A client with an endotracheal tube is being suctioned every hour with an open suction system. Which should the nurse identify as a disadvantage of using this system? Select all that apply.

Essential Skills

Infection Prevention

Vital Signs

Diagnostic Testing

Client Hygiene

Bedmaking

Heat and Cold Measures

Pain Assessment and Management

Positioning the Client

Mobilizing the Client

Fall Prevention, Restraints, and Seizure Precautions

Maintaining Joint Mobility

Drug Calculations

Administering Oral and Enteral Medications

Administering Topical Medications

Administering Parenteral Medications

Administering Intravenous Therapy

Feeding Clients

Assisting With Urinary Elimination

Assisting With Fecal Elimination

Caring for Clients With Peritoneal Dialysis

Promoting Circulation

Breathing Exercises

Oxygen Therapy

Caring for the Client With a Tracheostomy

Caring for the Client With Chest Tube Drainage

Administering Emergency Measures to the Hospitalized Client

Performing Wound and Pressure Injury Care

Orthopedic Care

Performing Perioperative Care

End-Of-Life Care

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