The nurse is using a curved hard plastic tube to suction the ...

[Diane]

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?
 
  1. Whistle-tipped catheter
  2. Yankauer suction tube
  3. Open-tipped catheter
  4. Closed suctioning system

Question 2

Prior to suctioning, the nurse delivers breaths with greater tidal volumes than normal. When documenting this procedure, which term will the nurse use?
 
  1. Hyperoxygenating
  2. Hyperinflation
  3. Hyperventilation
  4. Hypoinflation

[blakcmamba]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

The Yankauer suction tube is a hard plastic device used for suctioning the client's oral cavity. Whistle-tipped and open-tipped catheters are soft, pliable catheters, and a closed suctioning system is an inline catheter covered by a plastic sheath.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2

Delivering a larger tidal volume is hyperinflation, and must be done with care to prevent overdistention of the alveoli. Hyperoxygenating is increasing the oxygen concentration, hyperventilation is breathing quickly, and hypoinflation is delivering lower-than-normal tidal volumes.