6.
How can you check the pressure of the suctioning apparatus?
______________________________________________________________
7.
What is the recommended suction pressure setting for adult patients?
a. On the portable unit, it is _____________________________________.
b. On the wall-mounted unit, it is__________________________________.
8.
If the pressure is not within the established limits, you should
______________________________________________________________
9.
List the steps necessary to test the patency of the catheter.
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
10.
You are to perform an oral suctioning on a patient. The patient is uncooperative
and clenches his teeth. What should you do?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
11.
The patient on whom you are performing oral suctioning is alert and cooperative.
What can he do to help?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
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