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go.lag

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on: Jul 16, 2018
To maintain positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) and high FiO2 when suctioning a mechani-cally ventilated patient, what would you recommend?
 
  a. Limit suction time to no more than 5 sec.
  b. Use a closed-system multiuse suction catheter.
  c. Limit suctioning to once an hour.
  d. Use the smallest possible catheter.

Question 2

How often should patients be suctioned?
 
  a. At least once every 2 to 3 hr
  b. Whenever they are moved or ambulated
  c. When physical findings support the need
  d. Whenever the charge nurse requests it


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ilianabrrr

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Basic indications for the use of closed suction catheters can be found in Box 36-2.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
A patient should never be suctioned according to a preset schedule.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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