An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) could be safely entrusted to perform which type of suctioning?
1. Oral cavity suctioning
2. Nasotracheal suctioning
3. Endotracheal suctioning
4. Tracheostomy suctioning
Correct Answer: 1
Oral cavity suctioning can be performed by the UAP safely if the nurse ensures the UAP is familiar with the procedure and knows what needs to be reported to the nurse. Suctioning of the other cavities requires sterile technique, so they cannot be delegated to the UAP.
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