Tracheostomy Exam

Tracheostomy Exam A nurse is preparing to suction a client's tracheostomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A nurse is preparing to suction a client's tracheostomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 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? Commercially prepared fenestrated dressing What is the purpose of an obturator? Guide for tracheostomy tube during insertion A tracheostomy tube is used to provide airway support for what period of time? Up to 14 days While performing tracheal suctioning, suction should be applied to the suction catheter during which stage of the procedure? During removal only During tracheal suctioning, the nurse knows to use which motion while removing the suction catheter? Rotating motion Tracheal suctioning requires which technique? Sterile technique Which of the following lengths of time should you apply suction during tracheal suctioning? 10 second While suctioning a client's tracheostomy, the nurse notes the secretions are thick. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to help thin the