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7. How high should you raise the bed to perform suctioning?
A 20 degrees
B.
35 degrees
C 45 degrees
D. 90 degrees
8. True or False:
Prior to suctioning, you will test the suction equipment by inserting the tip of the catheter into a
basin with tap water.
9. How long should you suction secretions at one time in the mouth?
A 10 seconds
B.
15 seconds
C.
30 seconds
D.
60 seconds
10. While performing suctioning on a patient with a tracheal cannula, you will advance the catheter
until you feel resistance and then pull it back about
then you will suction for no longer
than
at a time.
A. 1 cm, 10 secs
B. 2 cm, 15 secs
C. 1 cm, 30 secs
D. 2 cm, 60 secs
Immobility Splints
11. When a patient is receiving continuous enteral feedings, at what degree of elevation should you
keep the head of the bed?
A 15 degrees
B.
30 degrees
C. 45 degrees
D. 90 degrees
12. True or False:
A NG tube is more permanent for patients who are unable to ingest food in the usual way for
lengthy periods of time, while a G-tube is considered more of a temporary option.
13. Yes or No:
Can you keep the feeding machine on while moving the patient, changing linens, etc.?

Answer 1

7) The correct answer is C. 45 degrees.

8) False. Before suctioning, test the suction equipment by connecting it to a wall suction source and measuring the suction pressure.

9) The correct answer is C. 30 seconds.

10) The correct answer is A. 1 cm, 10 seconds.

11) The correct answer is C. 45 degrees.

12) False. A gastrostomy tube is a more permanent alternative, whilst an nasogastric tube is a more temporary one.

13) Yes, you can keep the feeding machine running when moving the patient, changing linens, and so on, as long as the feeding tube is securely fastened and the equipment is operational