120. What is the normal range of negative pressure to use when suctioning infants?
a. –60 to –80 mm Hg
b. –80 to –100 mm Hg
c. –100 to –120 mm Hg
d. –150 to –200 mm Hg
ANS: B
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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