What is the normal range of negative pressure to use when suctioning children?
a. –60 to –80 mm Hg
b. –80 to –100 mm Hg
c. –100 to –120 mm Hg
d. –120 to –150 mm Hg
ANS: C
The suction pressure should be set at the lowest effective level. Negative pressures of 80 to 100 mm Hg in neonates and less than 150 mm Hg in adults are generally recommended.
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