Tracheostomy and Endotracheal Suctioning

Which of the following is a common indication for performing a tracheostomy?

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

• Acute respiratory failure

• Hypertension

• Diabetes

Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of tracheostomy?

• Infection

• Bleeding

• Improved lung function

• Airway obstruction

Tracheostomy tubes are usually inserted through an incision in the ____.

• chest

• abdomen

• neck

• leg

Endotracheal suctioning is often necessary for patients with ____. A) healthy lungs B) excessive airway secretions C) normal blood pressure D) stable heart rate.

• healthy lungs

• excessive airway secretions

• normal blood pressure

• stable heart rate

Fill in the blank: A gallipot with sterile water is used for ______ the catheter.

• Injecting

• Rinsing

• Storing

• Disposing

How much NaCl is recommended for injection in a syringe?

• 1-2 ml

• 2-3 ml

• 3-4 ml

• 4-5 ml

Fill in the blank: The suction catheter for a child should be between ______ FG.

• 5-8

• 8-10

• 12-16

• 18-20

Which position is recommended for a conscious patient undergoing a tracheostomy?

• A) Low fowler’s

• B) Lateral

• C) Supine

• D) Prone

Fill in the blank: For an unconscious patient undergoing a tracheostomy, the recommended position is ______.

• A) Low fowler’s

• B) Lateral

• C) Supine

• D) Prone

What should be connected to the O2 source (ETT)?

• Suction catheter

• AMBU bag

• Sterile gloves

• Mask