Practice Question
A charge nurse is reviewing endotracheal suctioning with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements should the charge nurse include in the review?
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Correct Answer:
"Hyperoxygenate the client before suctioning."
Rationale:
🟧 Suctioning briefly removes oxygen from the airway, putting the client at risk for hypoxemia.
🟧 Hyperoxygenation increases reserve oxygen, reducing the risk of desaturation during the procedure.
🟧 This is a required safety step in hospitals and critical care settings.
🟧 Proper suctioning technique prevents airway trauma, hypoxia, and dysrhythmias.
❌ Incorrect Answers
❌ Apply suction while inserting — Causes trauma; suction only when withdrawing.
❌ Pull catheter back when feeling resistance — Resistance means the catheter is at the carina; do not advance further.
❌ Constant suction for 20 seconds — Too long; max duration is 10–15 seconds.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing
- Answer Choices: 4