Egan's FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED

Egan's FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED What is the primary indication for tracheal suctioning? - Correct Retention of secretions What is the most common complication of suctioning? - Correct hypoxemia. Complications of tracheal suctioning include all of the following except: - Correct hyperinflation How often should patients be suctioned? - Correct When physical findings support the need What is the normal range of negative pressure to use when suctioning an adult patient? - Correct -100 to -120 mm Hg but in egan's -120 to -150 mmHg What is the normal range of negative pressure to use when suctioning children? - Correct -100 to -120 mm Hg or -80 to -120 mmHg You are about to suction a 10-year-old patient who has a 6-mm (internal diameter) endotracheal tube in place. What is the maximum size of catheter that you would use in this case? - Correct 10Fr