Patient Care Test Questions
What is the suction pressure range for: an adult
100-150
What is the suction pressure range for: a child
100-120
What is the suction pressure range for: an infant
80-100
What is the
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Patient Care Test Questions
What is the suction pressure range for: an adult
100-150
What is the suction pressure range for: a child
100-120
What is the suction pressure range for: an infant
80-100
What is the suction pressure range for: a preterm infant
60-80
What supplies are necessary for setting up suction?
Yankuer catheter is connected to tubing, which empties into the collection canister
State 2 indications for emergency suctioning.
Respiratory distress, gagging and audible gurling or rattling
If a patient begins to aspirate vomitus or mucus what position should they be placed into?
Lateral Recumbent position
What PPE would be required when interacting with a patient that is vomiting or aspirating mucus?
Mask, eye protection, gloves
State 2 contraindications for suctioning.
Head/facial injuries, trauma, and wheezing
What is the maximum amount of time you can suction per instance?
10-15 seconds
How many times can the patient be suctioned at one sitting?
No more than 2 times
What amount of time is needed between suctioning instances?
1-2 minutes
Where should used suction containers be placed?
Should be connected to the pump and the tubing is attaches to the appropriate ports.
Which is the simplest and most frequently used device for long term oxygen administration?
Nasal Cannula
What is the delivery rate for nasal cannula (including units)?
1.4L oxygen/min
Identify two reasons that a face mask is used for short term oxygen administration?
Are inconsistent because the masks do not fit tightly, and they are uncomfortable
What is the delivery rate for a face mask (including units)?
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