Tracheostomy care
Tracheostomy care ( 21 Questions)
A nurse is preparing to suction a tracheostomy tube for a patient. What position should the nurse place the patient in?
Prone position (Choice A) would not be suitable for suctioning a tracheostomy tube as it may impede breathing and proper access to the tracheostomy site.
Supine position (Choice B) is not the optimal position for tracheostomy suctioning. Semi-Fowler's position is preferred as it allows better lung expansion and facilitates the suctioning procedure.
No explanation
Trendelenburg position (Choice D) is not appropriate for tracheostomy suctioning. Trendelenburg position is typically used for certain cardiovascular conditions and not for tracheostomy care.
Choice A rationale:
Placing the patient in a prone position (Choice A) would not be suitable for suctioning a tracheostomy tube as it may impede breathing and proper access to the tracheostomy site.
Choice B rationale:
Placing the patient in a supine position (Choice B) is not the optimal position for tracheostomy suctioning. Semi-Fowler's position is preferred as it allows better lung expansion and facilitates the suctioning procedure.
Choice D rationale:
Placing the patient in Trendelenburg position (Choice D) is not appropriate for tracheostomy suctioning. Trendelenburg position is typically used for certain cardiovascular conditions and not for tracheostomy care.