NUR 2243 Module 2 EAQs
1. When providing care to a patient with a recently placed tracheostomy who is on a
mechanical ventilator, which principle guides nursing care?
Answer
The pilot balloon should be inflated.
2. Which of these oxygen delivery systems is known to deliver low-flow frac- tion of inspired
oxygen (FiO 2)?
Answer
Nasal cannula
3. Low-flow oxygen delivery systems typically include which types of compo- nents? Select all
that apply.
Answer
Simple facemask
Nonrebreather mask
4. Which principle should guide the nurse's decision regarding oral care for a patient with a
tracheostomy during the first 24 hours postoperative?
Answer
Oral care is indicated to decrease the accumulation of organisms.
5. Vagal stimulation during suctioning can contribute to which conditions? Select all that
apply.
, Answer
Asystole
Heart block Bradycardia
6. Which factor is a manifestation of tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF)?
Answer
In- creased cough and choking while eating
7. Which assessment findings may indicate a tracheostomy tube is obstruct- ed? Select all that
apply.
Answer
Dyspnea
Noisy respirations
Difficulty inserting a suction catheter
8. The nurse is caring for a patient with facial burns from a house fire. Which mode of oxygen
delivery is recommended for this patient?
Answer
Face tent
9. A patient is receiving oxygen therapy. What are potential sources of infec- tion the nurse
should address? Select all that apply.
Answer
Use of a heated humidifier or nebulizer
1. When providing care to a patient with a recently placed tracheostomy who is on a
mechanical ventilator, which principle guides nursing care?
Answer
The pilot balloon should be inflated.
2. Which of these oxygen delivery systems is known to deliver low-flow frac- tion of inspired
oxygen (FiO 2)?
Answer
Nasal cannula
3. Low-flow oxygen delivery systems typically include which types of compo- nents? Select all
that apply.
Answer
Simple facemask
Nonrebreather mask
4. Which principle should guide the nurse's decision regarding oral care for a patient with a
tracheostomy during the first 24 hours postoperative?
Answer
Oral care is indicated to decrease the accumulation of organisms.
5. Vagal stimulation during suctioning can contribute to which conditions? Select all that
apply.
, Answer
Asystole
Heart block Bradycardia
6. Which factor is a manifestation of tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF)?
Answer
In- creased cough and choking while eating
7. Which assessment findings may indicate a tracheostomy tube is obstruct- ed? Select all that
apply.
Answer
Dyspnea
Noisy respirations
Difficulty inserting a suction catheter
8. The nurse is caring for a patient with facial burns from a house fire. Which mode of oxygen
delivery is recommended for this patient?
Answer
Face tent
9. A patient is receiving oxygen therapy. What are potential sources of infec- tion the nurse
should address? Select all that apply.
Answer
Use of a heated humidifier or nebulizer
