ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN ( 79 Questions)
This is the correct answer because a Yankauer catheter is a rigid, curved suction device that is used to remove secretions from the mouth and throat. It is easy to handle and control and can be attached to a portable suction machine at home.
This is not an appropriate equipment for oropharyngeal suctioning at home because sterile gloves are not necessary for this procedure. The nurse should instruct the client to use clean gloves and wash their hands before and after suctioning.
This is not an appropriate equipment for oropharyngeal suctioning at home because water-soluble lubricant is not needed for this procedure. The nurse should instruct the client to moisten the tip of the catheter with sterile saline or water before inserting it into the mouth.
This is not an appropriate equipment for oropharyngeal suctioning at home because oropharyngeal airway is not used for this procedure. An oropharyngeal airway is a device that keeps the tongue from blocking the airway and is used for unconscious clients who are not intubated.
Choice A reason: This is the correct answer because a Yankauer catheter is a rigid, curved suction device that is used to remove secretions from the mouth and throat. It is easy to handle and control and can be attached to a portable suction machine at home.
Choice B reason: This is not an appropriate equipment for oropharyngeal suctioning at home because sterile gloves are not necessary for this procedure. The nurse should instruct the client to use clean gloves and wash their hands before and after suctioning.
Choice C reason: This is not an appropriate equipment for oropharyngeal suctioning at home because water-soluble lubricant is not needed for this procedure. The nurse should instruct the client to moisten the tip of the catheter with sterile saline or water before inserting it into the mouth.
Choice D reason: This is not an appropriate equipment for oropharyngeal suctioning at home because oropharyngeal airway is not used for this procedure. An oropharyngeal airway is a device that keeps the tongue from blocking the airway and is used for unconscious clients who are not intubated.