When performing endotracheal suctioning, the nurse applies
suctioning while withdrawing and gently rotating the catheter 360
degrees for which of the following time periods?
a) 10-15 seconds
In general, the nurse should apply suction no longer than 10-15
seconds because hypoxia and dysrhythmias may develop, leading to
cardiac arrest.
b) 30-35 seconds
Applying suction for 30-35 seconds is hazardous and may result in the
patient’s developing hypoxia, which can lead to dysrhythmias and,
ultimately, cardiac arrest.
c) 20-25 seconds
Applying suction for 20-25 seconds is hazardous and may result in the
patient’s developing hypoxia, which can lead to dysrhythmias and,
ultimately, cardiac arrest.
d) 0-5 seconds
Applying suction for 0-5 seconds would provide too little time for
effective suctioning of secretions.
suctioning while withdrawing and gently rotating the catheter 360
degrees for which of the following time periods?
a) 10-15 seconds
In general, the nurse should apply suction no longer than 10-15
seconds because hypoxia and dysrhythmias may develop, leading to
cardiac arrest.
b) 30-35 seconds
Applying suction for 30-35 seconds is hazardous and may result in the
patient’s developing hypoxia, which can lead to dysrhythmias and,
ultimately, cardiac arrest.
c) 20-25 seconds
Applying suction for 20-25 seconds is hazardous and may result in the
patient’s developing hypoxia, which can lead to dysrhythmias and,
ultimately, cardiac arrest.
d) 0-5 seconds
Applying suction for 0-5 seconds would provide too little time for
effective suctioning of secretions.