NURS 3370 TEST 3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
how many times should you suction a trach before you call for help
2-3 times
how long should you wait between suctioning a trach to suction again
60 seconds
when do you suction a trach
WHEN THE PATIENT NEEDS IT
yanker suction
blue, change every 24 hours, generally don't hyperoxygenate before it
can you designate suctioning?
YES but have to teach!!, pt can also suction self
how far do you suction?
only suction as far as you can see, don't want suction catheter to go further than tip of
trach bc tissue damage
how often do you suction
it is usually ordered every every shift at least, slight blood is normal
why is nonverbal communication necessary
because they cannot talk so hand signals are needed
what size should the suction catheter be
1/2 the size of the trach tube so you don't occlude airway
, what is done before trach care
suction
cleaning the inner cannula
take it out to clean it to keep it patent, clean it quick and get it back in so you stop
bacteria growth
how often do you get a new cannula
usually every shift
why must you change inner cannula quick
bc you are getting buildup on the trach itself
what is the balloon in a trach inflated for
to keep secretions from getting farther, can hold the trach in place, have to deflate for 5
min, to reflate to let wall of trachea rest (once a shift or as ordered)
what kind of procedure is cleaning the inner cannula
STERILE
what is the obturator for
hold the place of trach if need to take it out and get another, should always be kept in
the room
how long can you suction for
15 second max, only do it when you are removing the catheter not when you are putting
it in
why do children not have an inner cannula
bc they are small and you don't want to close off the airway, they are growing so it gets
changed a lot
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
how many times should you suction a trach before you call for help
2-3 times
how long should you wait between suctioning a trach to suction again
60 seconds
when do you suction a trach
WHEN THE PATIENT NEEDS IT
yanker suction
blue, change every 24 hours, generally don't hyperoxygenate before it
can you designate suctioning?
YES but have to teach!!, pt can also suction self
how far do you suction?
only suction as far as you can see, don't want suction catheter to go further than tip of
trach bc tissue damage
how often do you suction
it is usually ordered every every shift at least, slight blood is normal
why is nonverbal communication necessary
because they cannot talk so hand signals are needed
what size should the suction catheter be
1/2 the size of the trach tube so you don't occlude airway
, what is done before trach care
suction
cleaning the inner cannula
take it out to clean it to keep it patent, clean it quick and get it back in so you stop
bacteria growth
how often do you get a new cannula
usually every shift
why must you change inner cannula quick
bc you are getting buildup on the trach itself
what is the balloon in a trach inflated for
to keep secretions from getting farther, can hold the trach in place, have to deflate for 5
min, to reflate to let wall of trachea rest (once a shift or as ordered)
what kind of procedure is cleaning the inner cannula
STERILE
what is the obturator for
hold the place of trach if need to take it out and get another, should always be kept in
the room
how long can you suction for
15 second max, only do it when you are removing the catheter not when you are putting
it in
why do children not have an inner cannula
bc they are small and you don't want to close off the airway, they are growing so it gets
changed a lot
