A nurse is reviewing protocol in preparation for suctioning secretions from a client who has a new tracheostomy. Suctioning involves mechanically removing lung secretions in patients with artificial airways, such as endotracheal or tracheostomy tubes. The nurse should plan to adjust the wall suction apparatus to a pressure of 170 mm hg when suctioning secretions from a client with a new tracheostomy.
CE Activity Airway Suctioning Nurses
Flag a nurse is reviewing protocol in preparation for suctioning secretions from a client who has a new tracheostomy.
Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Nurse/carer must be able to recognise when a patient needs assistance to clear their upper airway of secretions. .a nurse is reviewing protocol in preparation for suctioning secretions from a client who has a new tracheostomy. Nurse/carer must know the appropriate size of ancillary equipment. A nurse is reviewing protocol in preparation for suctioning secretions from a client who has a new tracheostomy.
Select a suction catheter that is half the size of the lumen. A nurse is reviewing protocol in preparation for suctioning secretions from a client who has a new tracheostomy. A nurse is reviewing protocol in preparation for suctioning secretions from a client who has a new tracheostomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
A nurse is reviewing protocol in preparation for suctioning secretions from a client who has a new tracheostomy.
Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? Use a resuscitation bag with 80% oxygen prior to the procedure. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
A nurse is reviewing protocol in preparation for suctioning secretions from a client who has a new tracheostomy.
