COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy tube with an inner
cannula in place. Which of the following supplies should the nurse use to
dry the inner cannula of the client's tracheostomy tube after cleaning it?
a) Paper towels
b) Cotton-tipped applicators
c) Folded pipe cleaners
d) Facial Tissues - CorreCt Answers -Folded pipe cleaners
A nurse is caring for a client who has a cuffed endotracheal (ET) tube in
place. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
a) Repositioning the ET tube in the client's mouth every 12 hours
b) Providing oral care every 24 hours
c) Applying the securing tape over the client's ears
d) Maintaining a cuff pressure of 35 mmHg - CorreCt Answers -
Repositioning the ET tube in the client's mouth every 12 hours
A nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy tube in place. During
tracheostomy care, which of the following should the nurse place
underneath the flange of the outer cannula?