(Please select only one answer for each of the following questions)
1. While performing the initial assessment, the nurse notes gurgling coming from the patient’s throat. The nurse examines the patient’s oral cavity and sees copious amounts of saliva. The nurse’s best course of action is to: Go to
Question 2
A. Suction the patient’s mouth using a rigid suction device
B. Place the patient in the Trendelenburg position, and turn him or her to the right side
C. Perform postural drainage
D. Suction the patient using a flexible suction catheter
2. The nurse is caring for a patient who is comatose, is not intubated, and requires frequent oral suctioning. After suctioning, to promote drainage, the nurse correctly places the patient in the: Go to
Question 3
A. Fowler position
B. Prone position
C. Semi-Fowler position
D. Sims position
3. After suctioning the oropharyngeal airway with a rigid suction device, the nurse should: Go to
Question 4
A. Place the device in an airtight container to prevent bacterial growth
B. Wrap the device in a rubber glove and discard it
C. Place the device in a container that is not airtight
D. Clamp the device onto the patient’s pillowcase for easy accessibility
4. The nurse performing oropharyngeal suctioning should: Go to
Question 5
A. Remove an oxygen mask and keep it near the patient’s face
B. Apply petroleum-based lubricant to the rigid suction device
C. Set the vacuum regulator to the highest setting
D. Remove the nasal cannula
5. An expected outcome of oropharyngeal suctioning is: Back to Top
A. Wheezes change to crackles on inspiration
B. The oral cavity is cleared of secretions
C. Bloody secretions recur during the first 24 hours
D. Respiratory distress worsens