Tracheostomy Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Test Bank for CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2024 by Maxine A. Papadakis, Stephen J. McPhee 13.Which of the following should the nurse instruct a client who is being fitted for a hearing aid? 1. Keep the appliance turned on at all times. 2. Store the hearing aid in a warm, moist place. 3. Batteries last for at least 1 month. 4. Clean ear molds at least once a week. ANS: 4 The nurse should instruct the client to turn off the appliance when not in use; store in a...

FULL TEST BANK TEST BANK FOR MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING, 9TH EDITION, IGNATAVICIUS, WORKMAN & REBAR All chapters 1-74 Table of Contents Chapter 01: Overview of Professional Nursing Concepts for Medical- Surgical Nursin Chapter 02: Overview of Health Concepts for Medical-Surgical Nursing Chapter 03: Common Health Problems of Older Adults Chapter 04: Assessment and Care of Patients with Pain Chapter 05: Genetic Concepts for Medical-Surgical Nursing Chapter 06: Rehabilitation Concepts for Chr...

For client safety and quality care, which technique is best for the nurse to use when suctioning the client with a tracheostomy tube? A. Hyperoxygenate before and after suctioning B. Repeat suctioning until the tube is clear C. Apply suction during insertion of the tube D. Suction for 30 seconds - ANSWER-A The client should be preoxygenated with 100% oxygen for 30 seconds to 3 minutes to prevent hypoxemia. After suctioning, the client should be hyperoxygenated for 1-5 minutes, or until th...

MED SURG HESI 2023-2024 COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+. The nurse is preparing to assist a client with a cuffed tracheostomy tube to eat. What intervention is the priority before the client is permitted to drink or eat? Inflate the cuff Rationale: If a client with a tracheostomy is allowed to eat and the tracheostomy has a cuff, the nurse should inflate the cuff to prevent aspiration of food or fluids. The cuff would not be deflated because of the risk of aspiration. ...

ATI Fundamentals Retake 2023 PROCTORED A nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER Cleanse the skin around the stoma with normal saline A nurse is planning care for client who is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to include? - ANSWER Monitor the client for pain in the suprapubic region A n...

EMT FISDAP FINAL PRACTICE EXAM 1. A 4-Year-old female tracheostomy pt has pulled out her tracheostomy tube. The opening is partially obstructed with skin. You should A. Use a soft tip catheter and suction until clear B. Insert a nasal airway into stoma C. Wipe the area clean and perform mouth to stoma ventilation D. Cut the skin away from the stoma(ANSWER) Use a soft tip catheter and suction until clear 2. To protect yourself from injury when lifting a stretcher you should A. keep the we...

A 6 year old reportedly fell off the bed, you note burns and bruises on the back of diff colors what should you do? - Answer- Interview, the child, asking the location of the parents during the event. A CPR patient has a tracheostomy. You should? - Answer- Ventilate through tracheostomy through via BVM. A 7 year old child was struck by an automobile, you note contusion to the right chest and a right lower fracture with arterial bleeding, your treatment should include? - Answer- apply direc...

Increased air and fluid in the pleural space causes: - ANSWER--Deviation of the heart, trachea and other lung. Conditions that require pleural drainage by chest tube: - ANSWER--A rupture on the surface of the lung (allowing air and/or fluid to escape into the pleural space while the chest remains intact) -A penetration into the chest wall allowing external air/fluid from within the body to enter the pleural space Pneumothorax - ANSWER-Air that has entered the pleural space. -Trauma,...

EMT FISDAP FINAL PRACTICE EXAM Questions and Answers (2022/2023) (Verified Answers) A 4-Year-old female tracheostomy pt has pulled out her tracheostomy tube. The opening is partially obstructed with skin. You should A. Use a soft tip catheter and suction until clear B. Insert a nasal airway into stoma C. Wipe the area clean and perform mouth to stoma ventilation D. Cut the skin away from the stoma Use a soft tip catheter and suction until clear To protect yourself from injury when lifti...