Tracheostomy care
Tracheostomy care ( 21 Questions)
(Select all that apply). A nurse is gathering equipment for suctioning a tracheostomy tube. Which of the following items should the nurse include in the setup?
Sterile gloves are essential for aseptic technique during tracheostomy suctioning to prevent the introduction of infection. However, they are not included in the setup, as they are worn by the nurse performing the procedure.
Sterile water or saline is necessary for suctioning to moisten the suction catheter and facilitate the removal of secretions without causing trauma to the airway. Therefore, it should be included in the setup.
A pulse oximeter is used to monitor the patient's oxygen saturation and is not directly related to tracheostomy suctioning. While continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation is essential during and after the procedure, it is not a part of the setup.
A sphygmomanometer is used to measure blood pressure and is unrelated to tracheostomy suctioning. It is not required for this procedure.
Choice A rationale:
Sterile gloves are essential for aseptic technique during tracheostomy suctioning to prevent the introduction of infection. However, they are not included in the setup, as they are worn by the nurse performing the procedure.
Choice B rationale:
Sterile water or saline is necessary for suctioning to moisten the suction catheter and facilitate the removal of secretions without causing trauma to the airway. Therefore, it should be included in the setup.
Choice C rationale:
A pulse oximeter is used to monitor the patient's oxygen saturation and is not directly related to tracheostomy suctioning. While continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation is essential during and after the procedure, it is not a part of the setup.
Choice D rationale:
A sphygmomanometer is used to measure blood pressure and is unrelated to tracheostomy suctioning. It is not required for this procedure.
Choice E rationale:
A non-sterile towel is used to protect the patient's clothing and bed linens from any secretions or spills during the suctioning procedure. It should be included in the setup to maintain cleanliness and prevent contamination.