What is the most common cause of airway obstruction in the unconscious person?

Food

Tongue

Foreign object

Medication in pill form

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. Food: More common in conscious individuals who are eating.
B. Tongue: The tongue can fall back and block the airway in an unconscious person.
C. Foreign object: Possible but less common than the tongue in unconscious individuals.
D. Medication in pill form: Rare cause of airway obstruction.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A) Milk the chest tube to dislodge any clots in the tubing that may be occluding it. Milking the chest tube is not recommended as it can create excessive negative pressure and damage lung tissue.
B) Notify the provider. This is not the first intervention. The nurse should assess the suction regulator and connections before notifying the provider.
C) Verify that the suction regulator is on. Lack of bubbling often indicates that the suction regulator is off or not functioning correctly. The nurse should first ensure that the regulator is turned on and properly connected.
D) Continue to monitor the client because this is an expected finding. Bubbling should be present in the suction control chamber if suction is applied; therefore, this finding requires immediate assessment.

A. "It delivers a specific concentration of oxygen constantly." B. "It allows you to remove it for a while when it gets uncomfortable." C. "It delivers the highest concentration of oxygen possible." D. "It delivers the low concentration of oxygen you need."

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A) "It delivers a specific concentration of oxygen constantly." A nasal cannula does not provide a constant or precise concentration of oxygen, as it is influenced by the client's breathing pattern.
B) "It allows you to remove it for a while when it gets uncomfortable." Removing the nasal cannula intermittently may disrupt oxygen therapy and decrease oxygen saturation.
C) "It delivers the highest concentration of oxygen possible." A nasal cannula delivers low-flow oxygen and does not provide the highest possible oxygen concentration.
D) "It delivers the low concentration of oxygen you need." A nasal cannula is designed for clients who need a low concentration of oxygen, typically between 1 to 6 liters per minute.

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What is the most common cause of airway obstruction in the unconscious person?

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A nurse is checking the suction control chamber of a client's chest tube and notes that there is no bubbling in the suction control chamber. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

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Correct Answer is D

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