ATI Airway Management (2 – Exam 1) – Flashcards

A nurse is caring for a patient who has a tracheostomy tube with an inner cannula in place. Which of the following supplies should the nurse use to dry the inner cannula of the patient's tracheostomy tube after cleaning it? A) Paper towels B) Cotton-tipped applicators C) Folded pipe cleaners D) Facial tissues

A nurse is caring for a patient who has a cuffed endotracheal (ET) tube in place. Which of the following is an appropriate component of ET tube care for this patient? A) Repositioning the ET tube in the patient's mouth every 12 hr B) Providing oral care every 24 hr C) Applying the securing tape over the patient's ears D) Maintaining a cuff pressure of 35 mm Hg

A nurse is preparing to suction secretions from the mouth of a patient who has dysphagia. Which of the following is the appropriate suction device or method for the nurse to use? A) In-line suctioning B) Yankauer catheter C) Bulb syringe D) Open suctioning

A nurse is suctioning a patient's airway using in-line suctioning. When using this method, it is appropriate for the nurse to A) hyperoxygenate the patient before disconnecting the ventilator. B) apply suction pressure while advancing the catheter. C) wear a face shield during the procedure. D) reuse the catheter repeatedly.

A nurse is performing chest physiotherapy for a patient who needs help mobilizing and expectorating thick pulmonary secretions. To increase the turbulence of the air the patient exhales, the nurse should use which of the following techniques? A) Vibration B) Percussion C) Nebulization D) Postural drainage

A nurse is preparing to perform endotracheal (ET) tube care and plans to use tape to secure the tube. Which of the following is an appropriate preparatory action for this procedure? A) Cut a piece of tape that reaches posteriorly from naris to naris. B) Have tincture of benzoin ready to apply to the patient's face. C) Prepare an astringent solution for cleaning the patient's face. D) Open a package of sterile gloves so they are ready to use.

A nurse is caring for a patient who sustained trauma to his head and neck and will require long-term airway support. Which of the following devices will be required for home health care for this patient? A) Nasopharyngeal airway B) Oropharyngeal airway C) Endotracheal tube D) Tracheostomy tube

A nurse is caring for a patient who has a tracheostomy tube in place. During tracheostomy care, which of the following should the nurse place underneath the flanges of the outer cannula? A) Commercially prepared transparent dressing B) Cotton-filled gauze square C) Commercially prepared fenestrated dressing D) Twill tape