Prior to suctioning, the nurse delivers breaths with greater tidal volumes than normal. When documenting this procedure, which term will the nurse use?
1. Hyperoxygenating
2. Hyperinflation
3. Hyperventilation
4. Hypoinflation
Correct Answer: 2
Delivering a larger tidal volume is hyperinflation, and must be done with care to prevent overdistention of the alveoli. Hyperoxygenating is increasing the oxygen concentration, hyperventilation is breathing quickly, and hypoinflation is delivering lower-than-normal tidal volumes.
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