Tracheostomy care
Tracheostomy care ( 21 Questions)
(Select all that apply). A nurse is suctioning a tracheostomy tube for a patient. Which of the following actions are correct during the suctioning process?
Applying continuous suction while inserting the catheter can cause trauma to the tracheal mucosa and increase the risk of bleeding and infection.
Rinsing the catheter with sterile saline between each suctioning attempt helps maintain aseptic technique, preventing the introduction of microorganisms into the airway.
Limiting suctioning attempts to three per session reduces the risk of hypoxia and mucosal damage, ensuring adequate oxygenation and preventing complications.
Withdrawing the catheter gently while applying suction prevents damage to the tracheal walls and minimizes the risk of bleeding.
Choice A rationale:
Applying continuous suction while inserting the catheter can cause trauma to the tracheal mucosa and increase the risk of bleeding and infection.
Choice B rationale:
Rinsing the catheter with sterile saline between each suctioning attempt helps maintain aseptic technique, preventing the introduction of microorganisms into the airway.
Choice C rationale:
Limiting suctioning attempts to three per session reduces the risk of hypoxia and mucosal damage, ensuring adequate oxygenation and preventing complications.
Choice D rationale:
Withdrawing the catheter gently while applying suction prevents damage to the tracheal walls and minimizes the risk of bleeding.
Choice E rationale:
Hyperoxygenating the patient before and after suctioning helps prevent hypoxemia during the procedure, reducing the risk of complications and ensuring adequate oxygenation.