Which of the following are indications for suctioning according to the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Clinical Practice Guideline: Endotracheal Suctioning of Mechanically Ventilated Adults and Children with Artificial Airways?
I. coarse breath sounds
II. increased peak inspiratory pressures
III. inability to spontaneously cough
IV. the need to obtain a sputum specimen
A) I
B) I and II
C) I, II, and III
D) I, II, III, and IV
Question 2
Zidovudine should be administered to neonates born to HIV- infected mothers at what point in time?
A) Immediately prior to release from the hospital
B) As close to the time of birth as possible
C) Three to four weeks after birth
D) It should be administered to the mother, not the neonate.
