Sterile suctioning
Sterile suctioning ( 24 Questions)
A nurse is preparing to perform sterile suctioning for a patient with an endotracheal tube (ETT). What should the nurse do before suctioning?
Checking the patient's blood pressure is not directly related to the preparation for sterile suctioning. However, the nurse should monitor vital signs during and after the procedure.
Placing the patient in the supine position is not a specific requirement for sterile suctioning. The nurse should position the patient appropriately for the procedure to ensure optimal access to the airway.
Inserting the catheter without resistance is not a recommended action. The nurse should assess the patient's airway and ensure proper placement of the suctioning catheter to avoid causing injury or damage.
Before performing sterile suctioning on a patient with an endotracheal tube (ETT), the nurse should preoxygenate the patient with 100% oxygen. Suctioning can temporarily decrease oxygen levels in the airway, and preoxygenation helps prevent hypoxia during the procedure.
Choice D rationale:
Before performing sterile suctioning on a patient with an endotracheal tube (ETT), the nurse should preoxygenate the patient with 100% oxygen. Suctioning can temporarily decrease oxygen levels in the airway, and preoxygenation helps prevent hypoxia during the procedure.
Choice A rationale:
Checking the patient's blood pressure is not directly related to the preparation for sterile suctioning. However, the nurse should monitor vital signs during and after the procedure.
Choice B rationale:
Placing the patient in the supine position is not a specific requirement for sterile suctioning. The nurse should position the patient appropriately for the procedure to ensure optimal access to the airway.
Choice C rationale:
Inserting the catheter without resistance is not a recommended action. The nurse should assess the patient's airway and ensure proper placement of the suctioning catheter to avoid causing injury or damage.