Tracheostomy Care Written Exam 2023/24 Graded A+

When suctioning a patient,what is the maximum amount of time allowed for it? - ANSWER-Maximum of 10 seconds What is fenestrated trach tube? - ANSWER-The fenestrated tube has an opening along the posterior wall of the outer canula. When the tube is capped, the client can breath through the upper airway and speak. The cuff is Always deflated when the tube is capped. What is the Medical reason for performing a tracheostomy? - ANSWER-When the patient is unable to support sufficient airway. A tracheostomy is a surgical incision into the trachea for the purpose of establishing an airway. It can be temporary or permanent depending on the ability of the patient to breath independently. Why is there a cuff at the distal end of the trach tube? - ANSWER-The cuff is inflated in order to maintain a seal and to allow for the complete mechanical respirations. When the cuff is properly inflated, the patient is unable to speak. What is Obturator? - ANSWER-It is an instrument used to make the insertion of the trach easier. It is taken out of the stoma imediately after the trach is secured, because the patient is unable to breath while the obturator is in. Usually, an inner canual is placed on the place of the obturator. When suctioning pt. on a cardiac monitor and arrhythmia starts, what is appropriate nursing intervention? - ANSWER-Stop succtioning and assess arrhythmia. Notify the RN or MD. Make sure patient has patent airway first. What is the most common range setting for a wall suctioning unit? - ANSWER-110-150mm Hg What is the primary nursing responsibility with a trached patient? - ANSWER--Maintain a patent airway -Keep the inner canula clean -Prevent imairment of surrounding tissues -Provide means of communication for the patient What helps humidify the oxygen? - ANSWER-A humidifyer with distilled water only HME-which is a heat moisture exchanger device used for the purpose of humidification.