RN Exam Practice
Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 2215 of 2368

The nurse is setting low intermittent suction for a client's nasogastric tube. Which suction setting is appropriate to start with?

  1. 100 mmHg
  2. 120 mmHg
  3. 60 mmHg
  4. 150 mmHg
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Correct answer: 60 mmHg

Low intermittent suction usually starts between 40 and 60 mmHg and should not exceed 80 mmHg.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Enteral Tube Management: Steps. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026