glasses of water each day."
RN Fundamentals 2024
The correct answer is "Evaluate functioning of the
suction device."
,The correct answer is "Remove the device from
the room."
,The correct answer is "Hold the irrigation solution bottle with
the label facing away from the palm of the hand."
, The question asks to arrange the steps in the correct sequence for nasotracheal suctioning.
Here is the correct order for performing the procedure:
1. Turn on the suction and set the pressure. o Before starting, the suction
machine must be turned on and adjusted to the appropriate pressure setting to ensure the
equipment is ready for use.
2. Don sterile gloves.
o Sterile technique is essential to prevent introducing pathogens during the
procedure. 3. Insert the catheter during the client’s inspiration. o The catheter
should be inserted while the client is inhaling to help advance it without causing injury
to the trachea or airway.
4. Apply suction while rotating the catheter. o Once the catheter is in place,
suction is applied while gently rotating the catheter to remove secretions effectively
and minimize tissue trauma.
5. Rinse the catheter to remove secretions.
o After suctioning, the catheter should be rinsed to remove any remaining
secretions and ensure the equipment is ready for the next use.