What is the normal range of negative pressure to use when suctioning an adult patient?
a. –100 to –120 mm Hg
b. –80 to –100 mm Hg
c. –60 to –80 mm Hg
d. –20 to –30 mm Hg
ANS: A
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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