Week 11 Prep U-210

A patient has had a tracheostomy and the nurse is prepared to conduct tracheostomy care. What part of the tracheostomy tube is removed for cleaning?

Inner cannula

A client with cancer of the throat had a tracheostomy tube inserted 2 days ago. The client has moderate secretions and can take deep breaths without pain. When suctioning a client's tracheostomy tube, what should the nurse do?

Oxygenate the client before suctioning.

Which choice demonstrates best nursing practice when performing tracheostomy care on a client who is 8 hours post new insertion?

Use sterile gloves during the procedure.

A client requires long-term ventilator therapy. The client has a tracheostomy in place and requires frequent suctioning. Which technique should the nurse use?

intermittent suction while withdrawing the catheter

The nurse is suctioning a client's tracheostomy. For what reason during the procedure does the nurse complete the above action?

to clear secretions from the tubing