A Student Is Practicing Suctioning a Tracheostomy in the Skills

question 8

Multiple Choice

A student is practicing suctioning a tracheostomy in the skills laboratory.What action by the student demonstrates that more teaching is needed?

• A) Applying suction while inserting the catheter
• B) Preoxygenating the client prior to suctioning
• C) Suctioning for a total of three times if needed
• D) Suctioning for only 10 to 15 seconds each time

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