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17 Cards in this Set
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What is a tracheotomy?
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An incision into the trachea for the purpose of establishing an airway.
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What is a tracheostomy?
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A stoma that results from the tracheotomy.
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What are the indications for a tracheostomy?
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*Bypass an upper airway obstruction
*Facilitate removal of secretions *Permit long-term mechanical ventilation |
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What is the purpose of the obturator?
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To ease insertion.
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Who would use a tracheostomy tube with an inflated cuff?
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Patients at risk for aspiration or needs mechanical ventilation.
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With a tracheostomy, when is the first tube change and who does it?
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No sooner than 7 days and it is done by the MD.
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If a tracheostomy tube is dislodged, what should the nurse do?
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Attempt to replace it.
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After the first tube change, when should a tube be changed for a tracheostomy?
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Once a month.
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For a patient with a tracheostomy, what should be kept at the bedside incase of an emergency?
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The obturator, a new tube of the same size and one one size smaller.
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What can lead to hypoxia?
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*Poor coronary circulation
*Decreased cardiac output *Blood alterations *Lifestyle choices |
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What is the most commonly used oxygen administration device?
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Nasal Cannula
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Should a patient with COPD have a partial rebreathing mask?
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No.
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Which mask can deliver precise high flow rates of o2?
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Venturi mask.
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What are signs of hypoxia?
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*Rapid pulse
*Rapid shallow respriations and dyspnea *Increase restlessness or light headedness *Flaring of the nare *Substernal or intercostal reactions *Cyanosis *Confusion |
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What are some primary indications of respiratory compromise?
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*Abnormal breath sounds
*Accessory muscle use *Cyanosis *Clubbing |
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Which o2 mask is going to give the highest concentration of o2?
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Nonrebreater mask.
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Should the suction be set to continuous or intermittent when suctioning?
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Continuous.
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