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Equipment needed for suctioning ______ a suction machine, suction catheter, sterile gloves, irrigating saline/sterile water, towel, and tissue paper.
includes
Patient identification, risk factor assessment, and signs of hypoxia should be ______before suctioning.
evaluated
Patient position, privacy, and explanation of the procedure ______important for comfort and cooperation.
are
Hand hygiene and PPE ______be used during suctioning.
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Suction catheter ______ be inserted along the gum line to the pharynx and moved around until secretions are cleared.
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Suctioning ______last longer than 10-15 seconds depending on the patient's age.
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All pertinent information ______ recorded and any unresolved outcomes ______ reported to the healthcare provider.
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Study Notes
- Suctioning is used to remove secretions from the oral and pharynx.
- Equipment needed includes a suction machine, suction catheter, sterile gloves, irrigating saline/sterile water, towel, and tissue paper.
- Patient identification, risk factor assessment, and signs of hypoxia should be evaluated before suctioning.
- Patient position, privacy, and explanation of the procedure are important for comfort and cooperation.
- Hand hygiene and PPE should be used during suctioning.
- Suction catheter should be inserted along the gum line to the pharynx and moved around until secretions are cleared.
- Suctioning should not last longer than 10-15 seconds depending on the patient's age.
- Post-suction evaluation should be done to compare assessment findings and identify unexpected outcomes.
- Proper disposal of used and contaminated materials is necessary.
- All pertinent information should be recorded and any unresolved outcomes should be reported to the healthcare provider.
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Think you know everything there is to know about suctioning? Test your knowledge with this quiz on suctioning techniques, equipment, and patient care. From patient assessment to post-suction evaluation, this quiz will cover all the important aspects of suctioning. Keywords: suctioning, equipment, patient care, catheter, hypoxia, hand hygiene.
