SAE Exam Prep with Questions and Answers

SAE Exam Prep with Questions and Answers The respiratory therapist performs endotracheal suction on a patient who has a standard tracheostomy tube in place attached to a trach collar. During the procedure, the therapist notices that the vacuum pressure has stopped. The therapist should check the 1) cuff inflation on the trach tube 2) patency of the suction catheter 3) connecting tubing to the canister 4) lid to the suction canister A. 1 only B. 2 and 3 C. 3 and 4 D. 2, 3, and 4 ANSWER D. 2, 3, and 4 The respiratory therapist is suctioning a patient who is receiving mechanical ventilation at the following settings: VC, SIMV: Vt 750 mL, f 12/min, FiO2 0.65, PEEP 20 cmH2O The suction pressure is set at 120 mmHg and each time the therapist disconnects the patient from the ventilator for suctioning, the patient experienced bradycardia and hypotension. The therapist should recommend A. using a close suction system B. decreasing the suction pressure C. administer atropine D. hyperoxygenate for 10 minutes prior to suctioning ANSWER A. using a closed suction system