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The therapist, working at the bedside of a mechanically ventilated patient who also has a closed-circuit suction catheter attached, notices that this catheter system has been in-line with the ventilator breathing circuit for 2 days. What should the therapist do at this time?

A. Replace the closed-circuit suction system with a clean one. B. Continue using the closed-circuit suction catheter connected to the breathing circuit. C. Remove the closed-circuit suction catheter, and begin using standard open circuit suction catheters. D. Adhere to the practice of replacing closed-circuit suction catheters every 2 days.

After removing a patient from the water, your assessment reveals that he is not breathing and is continuously regurgitating large amounts of water. You should:

A: alternate suctioning with artificial ventilations. B: begin rescue breathing after he stops regurgitating. C: perform abdominal thrusts to remove the water. D: place him on his side and press on his abdomen.