Exam 27: Caring for the Client With a Tracheostomy

The nurse is working in the pediatric intensive care unit,and is caring for a toddler-age client with a tracheostomy.Which type of tracheostomy does the nurse anticipate this client will have?

The nurse is caring for a client being weaned from the ventilator,and wants to improve the client's ability to communicate.Which item will the nurse request an order for from the health care provider?

Which task could the nurse safely delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

The nurse is caring for a client with a tracheostomy tube in place connected to a mechanical ventilator.When facilitating communication,which strategy is not appropriate?

The nurse is performing tracheostomy care.Which portion of the trach will the nurse use when tying the new trach ties?

When performing tracheostomy care,which action by the nurse is not appropriate?

The nurse is caring for a client with a longstanding permanent tracheostomy that has been in place for several years in order to provide mechanical ventilation.Which type of tracheostomy does the nurse anticipate this client may have based on the health history?

When preparing to cap the client's tracheostomy tube with a speaking valve,which nursing action is not appropriate before placing the valve?

When capping the client's tracheostomy tube with a speaking valve,the nurse assesses the client's breath sounds around the tube and hears no air leak.Which nursing action is the most appropriate based on this assessment finding?

Which item is not included for all tracheostomy tubes?