Author Question: The nurse is suctioning the adult client's airway using a closed system. Which suction pressure is ... (Read 49 times)

V@ndy87 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is suctioning the adult client's airway using a closed system. Which suction pressure is appropriate for the nurse to use?

1. Up to 60 mmHg
2. Up to 80 mmHg
3. Up to 100 mmHg
4. Up to 120 mmHg

Question 2

After passing the catheter once to suction the client's oropharyngeal airway, which is the nurse's next step?

1. Hyperventilating the client
2. Flushing the suction catheter
3. Moistening the tip of the catheter with water-soluble lubricant
4. Performing hand hygiene

Ksanderson1296 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

The proper suction pressure for an adult when using a closed system would be no higher than 120 mmHg.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2

After passing the catheter, the nurse should flush the secretions from the tube. This client most likely would not require hyperventilation. If it were required, hyperventilation would be performed before passing the suction catheter, not after. The tip is moistened with water and never with water-soluble lubricant. Hand hygiene would be performed before beginning the procedure.