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clmills979

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The nurse is preparing to suction an infant with a tracheostomy tube. Which action by the nurse follows appropriate procedure?
 
  a. Using a suction catheter that is half the diameter of the tracheostomy tube
  b. Suctioning 0.2 to 0.5 inches beyond the tip of the tracheostomy tube
  c. Hyperoxygenating with 90 oxygen to avoid oxygen toxicity
  d. Using less than 150 mm Hg negative pressure

Question 2

MC Select the statement that best describes changes in motility.
 
  A. Hypomotility is caused by direct stimulation or irritation of the autonomic nervous system.
  B. Parasympathetic nervous system stimulation results in constipation.
  C. Hypermotility can result from infectious agents.
  D. Antihypertensive drugs cause constipation because of parasympathetic stimulation.


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elizabethrperez

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Suction catheters for pediatrics should be half the diameter of the child's tracheostomy tube.
The distance suctioned should be no greater than 0.5 cm (0.2 inches) beyond the tip of the artificial airway. To determine distance, the catheter is placed near a sample artificial airway. Hyperoxygenate with 100 oxygen in pediatric patients. Negative pressure for suctioning should not exceed 100 mm Hg.

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clmills979

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
:D TYSM

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Excellent

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