FOOTHILL COLLEGE
Oral Suctioning
Candidate Name: _________________________________________ Date: ______________________
Examiner Name and Signature: _________________________________________________________
Time Started: __________ Time Ended: __________ Points: _____/7 PASS/FAIL (Circle One)
| Points Possible | Points Awarded | |
| Prepares suction catheter | 1 | |
| Turns on power to suction device or retrieves manual suction device | 1 | |
| Tests suction device to ensure suction is being provided | 1 | |
| Inserts suction catheter without applying suction | 1 | |
| Suctions the mouth and oropharynx for appropriate amount of time based on patient condition. | 1 | |
| Ventilates patient after airway is clear | 1 | |
| Repeats suctioning as necessary | 1 |
Points Possible: 7 Total Points Awarded_______________
Critical Criteria
☐ Failure to suction patient’s airway effectively
☐ Suctions patient for longer than appropriate for patient condition
☐ Improperly utilizes suction catheter
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