Tracheostomy Care: Procedure (Nursing)
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Der Vortrag „Tracheostomy Care: Procedure (Nursing)“ von Samantha Rhea, MSN, RN ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Tracheostomy Care (Nursing)“.
Quiz zum Vortrag
Which is the ideal situation when performing tracheostomy care?
- Have two nurses working together to perform tracheostomy care.
- Have one hand on the tracheostomy site at all times.
- Have the client secure the tracheostomy at all times.
- Get the tracheostomy care done as fast as possible to prevent dislodgement.
What is the nurse's priority when performing tracheostomy care?
- To keep the tracheostomy secure and to prevent dislodgement.
- To keep the procedure sterile.
- To keep the client comfortable.
- To change the tracheostomy drainage sponge.
The nurse taking care of a client with a tracheostomy is performing their initial assessment. The nurse notices the tracheostomy tie is on tightly and indenting the skin. What is the nurse's next step?
- The nurse repositions the tracheostomy tie, so it is snug, but so that two fingers can fit between the client's skin and the tracheostomy tie.
- The nurse continues with her assessment, as the tracheostomy ties should be tight.
- The nurse changes the tracheostomy tie.
- The nurse loosens the tracheostomy tie, so the ends of the tie overlap by 1 inch on each side.
What is the purpose of sterile gauze during tracheostomy care?
- To dry the peristomal area after cleansing.
- To cut and use as a drain sponge.
- To put over the tracheostomy while cleaning to prevent secretions from seeping out.
- The nurse should not use sterile gauze during tracheostomy care.
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Samantha Rhea, MSN, RN
Samantha Rhea, MSN, RN, is a Nursing Educator with extensive experience in the higher education industry and acute care facilities, and currently works as a Nursing Instructor at Rogers State University.
She obtained her Bachelor's degree in Nursing Science from Northeastern State University and her Master's degree in Nursing Education from the University of Oklahoma.
Since 2012, she has been teaching nursing students at various universities across the US, while also maintaining clinical practice as a registered nurse.
Within Lecturio, Samantha Rhea teaches courses on the Fundamentals of Nursing.
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