A new nurse is suctioning a neonate. What action by the new nurse would cause the preceptor to intervene?
A.
Assesses the infant for secretions in the airway
B.
Places suction bulb into the baby's cheek
C.
Positions the suction bulb at the back of the throat
D.
Suctions the baby's mouth first, then the nares
ANS: C
Touching the suction bulb to the roof of the infant's mouth or back of the throat can stimulate the gag reflex. The preceptor should intervene and correct this action. The other actions are appropriate.
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