RRT-ACCS Practice Questions - NBRC Adult Critical Care Specialist (RRT-ACCS) Exam

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A 68-year-old intubated ICU patient with retained secretions cannot tolerate routine endotracheal suctioning because of severe oxygen desaturation. Which intervention best maintains oxygenation while clearing secretions?

Switch to open-circuit suctioning at 200 mm Hg Use a closed in-line (closed-circuit) suction catheter Increase suction duration to 30 seconds per pass Stop PEEP just before each suction pass

Correct Answer:

Use a closed in-line (closed-circuit) suction catheter

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