Tracheostomy care
Tracheostomy care ( 21 Questions)
A) is an important step in tracheostomy care, but it is not the first step during the suctioning procedure. Semi-Fowler's position helps promote lung expansion and allows for better visualization during the procedure.
B) is essential after suctioning to maintain cleanliness and prevent infection. However, it is not the first step in the suctioning procedure. The nurse should first gather the necessary equipment.
C) is not the first step during suctioning. The nurse should gather equipment and supplies first before performing any cleaning or other procedures.
No explanation
E) is an important step, but it should come after the nurse gathers the necessary equipment for the suctioning procedure.
Choice A rationale:
Positioning the patient in semi-Fowler's position (Choice A) is an important step in tracheostomy care, but it is not the first step during the suctioning procedure. Semi-Fowler's position helps promote lung expansion and allows for better visualization during the procedure.
Choice B rationale:
Applying a new dressing around the stoma (Choice B) is essential after suctioning to maintain cleanliness and prevent infection. However, it is not the first step in the suctioning procedure. The nurse should first gather the necessary equipment.
Choice C rationale:
Cleaning the inner cannula with hydrogen peroxide (Choice C) is not the first step during suctioning. The nurse should gather equipment and supplies first before performing any cleaning or other procedures.
Choice E rationale:
Removing the old dressing and discarding it in a moisture-resistant bag (Choice E) is an important step, but it should come after the nurse gathers the necessary equipment for the suctioning procedure.