A Patient on Mechanical Ventilation with an Endotracheal Tube Requires

question 35

Multiple Choice

A patient on mechanical ventilation with an endotracheal tube requires suctioning.A closed in-line catheter is in place.Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

• A)Use manual ventilation to hyperoxygenate the patient with 100% oxygen via Ambu bag.
• B)Push the catheter and slide the plastic sleeve back when the patient exhales.
• C)Push the catheter in until resistance is felt or the patient coughs.
• D)Apply suction for no longer than 30 seconds as you remove the catheter.

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