Patient Care Test Questions

Patient Care Test Questions What is the suction pressure range for: an adult 100-150 What is the suction pressure range for: a child 100-120 What is the suction pressure range for: an infant 80-100 What is the suction pressure range for: a preterm infant 60-80 What supplies are necessary for setting up suction? Yankuer catheter is connected to tubing, which empties into the collection canister State 2 indications for emergency suctioning. Respiratory distress, gagging and audible gurling or rattling If a patient begins to aspirate vomitus or mucus what position should they be placed into? Lateral Recumbent position What PPE would be required when interacting with a patient that is vomiting or aspirating mucus? Mask, eye protection, gloves State 2 contraindications for suctioning. Head/facial injuries, trauma, and wheezing What is the maximum amount of time you can suction per instance? 10-15 seconds How many times can the patient be suctioned at one sitting? No more than 2 times What amount of time is needed between suctioning instances? 1-2 minutes Where should used suction containers be placed? Should be connected to the pump and the tubing is attaches to the appropriate ports. Which is the simplest and most frequently used device for long term oxygen administration? Nasal Cannula What is the delivery rate for nasal cannula (including units)? 1.4L oxygen/min Identify two reasons that a face mask is used for short term oxygen administration? Are inconsistent because the masks do not fit tightly, and they are uncomfortable What is the delivery rate for a face mask (including units)?