Exam 16: Promoting Oxygenation

An oxygen cylinder is turned on, and the gauge registers in the green range.What action does the nurse take at this time?

The nurse suctions the patient's artificial airway.Which adverse effect related to suctioning does the nurse monitor as the priority during the procedure?

While the nurse prepares to suction the patient's tracheostomy tube, the patient coughs up mucus, which is visible at the opening of the tube.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate at this time?

The nurse performs tracheostomy care for the patient.Which instruction does the nurse give to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) to implement while changing the ties of the tracheostomy tube?

The nurse uses a closed-system (in-line) endotracheal (ET) suctioning system for the patient.Which does the nurse implement to prevent airway interference?

The nurse teaches the patient controlled coughing.Which will the nurse include in patient teaching for effective technique?

A patient with a water-sealed chest tube unit is connected to suction.Patient care is correct if the nurse takes which action?

The nurse is working with a patient receiving oxygen.What can the nurse delegate to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) during the administration of oxygen?

The nurse hears the patient's wheezing and gasping from the hallway and notes that the patient's oxygen saturation has decreased to 92%.Which nursing intervention does the nurse implement first?