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Question: Whistle tip Answer: tip is cut at an and has one or more eyes or ports cut in the side.
Question: What is the of an eye or port in a catheterAnswer: keeps vacuum from biopsying during suctioning
Question: Coude Answer: has a bend or at the distal end, allows for directional entry into right or left mainstem bronchi
Question: aeroflow catheterAnswer: donut shaped tip with port holes
Question: suction systemAnswer: catheter in sealed plastic for protection, distal end is to modified aerosol T proximal to control valve, replace ea 24 hrs, used on vent
Question: Besides , why is a closed suction system usedAnswer: primary is to keep pt VT, FIO2 and PEEP up, secondary is convenient, cheap, less contamination, good for 24
Question: What is a rigid tonsillar aka Answer: hard plastic catheter for oropharynx suctioning
Question: airwayAnswer: curved shaped device that separates the from the posterior wall of the pharynx to relieve obstructions in unconscious pt
Question: How is a airway insertedAnswer: with tip up, rotate 180 degrees as it goes
Question: Why and how is sizing important in oropharyngeal airwayAnswer: to small and soft tissue may still obstruct, to large may push epiglottis against larynx airway, correct is at base of tongue, measure from middle ear to tip of nose
Question: Why is oropharyngeal airway not tolerated by conscious Answer: gag reflex may be strongly , may result in vomiting and aspiration
Question: What is a airwayAnswer: soft rubber tube placed in one of the , used in a conscious and semiconscious pt when tongue or soft tissue is causing obstruction
Question: What is a trumpetAnswer: nasopharyngeal
Question: What size trumpet is bestAnswer: largest diameter that can easily pass with minimal or trauma, length should be from the ear tragus (middle pointy on cheek) to the end of the nose.
Question: If the nasal is not sized correctly what problems may occurAnswer: to small may not correct airway obstruction, proper fit should rest at base of , to large may cause larynex to block airway
Question: What is a regulatorAnswer: reduces the high pressure to a manageable and safe physiological level, single stage, 0-200 mmhg (neg)
Question: What is the suction for adultsAnswer: -100 to -120
Question: What is the suction pressure for Answer: -80 to -100
Question: What is the suction pressure for Answer: -60 to -80
Question: Indication for areAnswer: primary is to remove secretions, a patent airway in the presence of evidence of secretions audible and physical ie: crackles, rhonchi, diminished BS, obstruction, CSR with opacity, tachycardia, tactile fremitis, spo2
Question: Contraindications of areAnswer: occlude nasal passages, nasal bleeding, Epiglottitis or croup, acute head face or neck injury, bleeding disorder, laryngospasm, irritable , upper resp tract infection
Question: What is a trapAnswer: specimen trap that can be placed in a vacuum circuit to collect
Question: What is the only catheter that can go down the left bronchiAnswer: tip
Question: What is the biggest hazard of Answer: or hypoxemia
Question: of suctioning areAnswer: mechanical trauma-pharynx perf, of nasal turbinate, bleeding, tracheitis, hypoxemia, cardiac dysrhythmia bradycardia, hyper or hypotention, resp arrest, uncontrolled cough, gag, vomit, laryngospasm, bronchospasm, pain, infection, atelectasis
Question: How can cause atelectasisAnswer: to big or suction press to high
Question: of need for suctioningAnswer: auscultation, of cough
Question: Why can suctioning cause Answer: touching the corina with the can stimulate the vagal nerve
Question: of outcomeAnswer: breath sounds, removed secretions
Question: Pt monitoring during suctioning includeAnswer: BS, skin color, breathing pattern and rte, pulse, rhythm, sputum, bleeding or evidence of trauma, pt subjective response, cough, spo2, ICP if
Question: Manual resuscitator flow be set at what prior to suctioningAnswer: 10 to
Question: Suction kit Answer: sterile catheter, gloves and
Question: preparation for suctioning includesAnswer: resuscitator, suction kit, goggles or face mask, sterile normal saline, sterile distilled water, vacuum regulator, suction trap if needed, ky jelly
Question: Sterile distilled water needs how oftenAnswer: every 72 , be sure to date when opening
Question: What is of pt for suctioningAnswer: semi fowler sniffing or supine if unable to semi
Question: How do we prevent in suctioningAnswer: preoxygenate pt at 100 percent O2 for 1 to 2
Question: Why do we pt prior to suctioningAnswer: helps to hypoxemia and vagal stimulation in vented pts
Question: How far does RTT insert Answer: 8 to 10 or until pt coughs
Question: How long do we suction a pt Answer: application of vacuum be no longer than 15 seconds
Question: Artificial airway Answer: direct below the larynx
Question: How much saline is instilled in artificial airway if secretions are Answer: 3 cc
Question: How often do we oxygenate pts when artificial airwaysAnswer: each pass
Question: How do you estimate the size of a catheterAnswer: 2 x ET tube size and then down one size , so ET tube of 6 is 12 so is 10 french
Question: RTT ready to suction pt but no suction, what be problemAnswer: leak at suction trap or vacuum line, canister may be full, not turned on
Question: pt has PVC's during , what should RTT doAnswer: stop, give 100 % O2, once continue suction
Question: how does RTT trauma to mucosa during suctioningAnswer: rotate catheter, do not exede reconmended pressure, use largest cath possible with out over 1/2
 
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