SUCTIONING

Question 1

Types of Suction Systems

Answer 1

Manual Suction System
Electric Suction System
Wall-Mounted Suction System
Portable Suction Units

Question 2

collects the secretions removed from the patient’s airway

Answer 2

Suction Canister

Question 3

manual resuscitator for oxygen or ventilatory support during or after
suctioning.

Answer 3

Ambu Bag

Question 4

Clears secretions from the trachea and lower airways to prevent
obstruction in patients

Answer 4

Tracheostomy

Question 5

procedure used to remove secretions, mucus, blood, or from the (oropharynx) using a suction device.

Answer 5

Oral suctioning

Question 6

Purposes of Oral Suctioning

Answer 6

Removes secretions

Keeps the mouth clean

Reduces gagging

Question 7

Indications of Oral Suctioning

Answer 7

Shows signs of airway obstruction

at risk of aspiration

unable to clear secretions

Question 8

Contraindications of Oral Suctioning

Answer 8

Bleeding disorders

Severe bronchospasm

Hypoxia or bradycardia during suctioning

Question 9

PRECAUTIONS

Answer 9

Be gentle when inserting

Avoid repeated suctioning

Stop if complications occur

Question 10

remove secretions such as mucus or phlegm from the nasal cavity, nasopharynx, and throat using a flexible suction catheter inserted
through the nostril.

Answer 10

Nasopharyngeal suctioning

Question 11

Appropriate catheter sizes: Infants

Answer 11

60–80 mmHg

Question 12

Appropriate catheter sizes: Children:

Answer 12

80–100 mmHg

Question 13

Appropriate catheter sizes: Adults

Answer 13

100–120 mmHg

Question 14

Nasopharyngeal suctioning: POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS

Answer 14

Hypoxia
Vomiting
Infection