A New Nurse Is Suctioning a Neonate

question 18

Multiple Choice

A new nurse is suctioning a neonate.What action by the new nurse would cause the preceptor to intervene?

• A) Assesses the infant for secretions in the airway
• B) Places suction bulb into the baby's cheek
• C) Positions the suction bulb at the back of the throat
• D) Suctions the baby's mouth first, then the nares

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Definitions:

Carpel Tunnel Repair

A surgical procedure that aims to relieve symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome by cutting the ligament pressing on the median nerve in the wrist.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

A sleep disorder characterized by repeated interruptions in breathing due to a blockage of the airway during sleep.

Pulse Oximetry

A noninvasive method to measure the saturation level of oxygen in the blood, commonly done with a clip-like device on the finger.

Postoperative

Referring to the period or care after a surgical procedure, aimed at recovery and monitoring for complications.